Pakistani Roads, Motorways and Highways
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Oct 20, 2023
ISLAMABAD - The National Highway Authority (NHA) on Thursday declared the Karakoram Highway (KKH) an all-weather route connecting China and Pakistan.
The 806 km long KKH, which crosses challenging mountain terrain and faces harsh weather conditions and natural disasters, is the sole link between Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass. An official notification states, "In the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, it has been decided to ensure year-around operational status for this road."
Due to its high altitude and heavy snowfall, KKH between Sust and Khunjerab (86 km) typically becomes impassable for all traffic during the winter season from December to April each year. The notification further mentions that the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has already been deployed on KKH for routine maintenance under an annual maintenance contract.
An agreement between NHA and FWO has been reached to keep KKH open during the winter season between Sust and Khunjerab to all types of traffic. It is anticipated that KKH will remain accessible during the 2023-24 winter season for cross-order traffic.
Therefore, preparations will be necessary to facilitate international transit trade and passenger movement at border crossing points.
NHA declared Karakoram Highway all- weather route between China and Pakistan
By Tahir AliOct 20, 2023
ISLAMABAD - The National Highway Authority (NHA) on Thursday declared the Karakoram Highway (KKH) an all-weather route connecting China and Pakistan.
The 806 km long KKH, which crosses challenging mountain terrain and faces harsh weather conditions and natural disasters, is the sole link between Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass. An official notification states, "In the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, it has been decided to ensure year-around operational status for this road."
Due to its high altitude and heavy snowfall, KKH between Sust and Khunjerab (86 km) typically becomes impassable for all traffic during the winter season from December to April each year. The notification further mentions that the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has already been deployed on KKH for routine maintenance under an annual maintenance contract.
An agreement between NHA and FWO has been reached to keep KKH open during the winter season between Sust and Khunjerab to all types of traffic. It is anticipated that KKH will remain accessible during the 2023-24 winter season for cross-order traffic.
Therefore, preparations will be necessary to facilitate international transit trade and passenger movement at border crossing points.
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The National Highway Authority (NHA) has awarded contracts to a joint venture of local construction companies, for the dualisation of three significant packages of the Zhob-Quetta (Kuchlak) National Highway (N-50).
This particular highway holds crucial significance as it forms an essential component of the Western Route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
According to the NHA’s notification on October 25, the Dualization of the Kuchlak-Zhob Section of N-50 Package-I, spanning 65 kilometers between Zhob and Tangi, has been awarded to SMC-ACE (JV), which emerged as the first lowest bidder during the bidding process. The contract has been awarded for Rs. 7.34 billion.
As per another notification from NHA, the contract for Package II, covering the stretch from KM 65+000 to 130+000 between Tangi and Qila Saifullah, has been awarded to SMC-ACE (JV).
The contract was awarded for Rs. 7.88 billion, as they were the first lowest bidder in the bidding process.
According to the recent notification, the contract for Package III, encompassing the section from Km 130+000 to 180+000 between Qila Saifullah and Nasai, has been awarded to SMC.
SMC secured this contract as the first lowest bidder during the bidding process. Notably, SMC is the sole winning bidder for this package and does not have any joint venture as per the notification.
As per the notifications by NHA, the estimated completion period for all three packages, as per the contracts, is 36 months.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved distinct PC-Is for the construction and land acquisition of the project on March 28, 2019, while the very next day the groundbreaking ceremony for this pivotal CPEC connectivity project was performed.
N-50 commences at Kuchlak to the North of Quetta, extending eastward via the urban areas of Muslim Bagh, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, and Mughal Kot, ultimately connecting with the Indus Highway near Dera Ismail Khan.
This highway serves as a vital road link between the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), passing through pivotal locations including Bostan, Khanozai, Qila Saifullah, Gwal Haidazai Post, Mina Bazar, Zhob, Mughal Kot, Daraban, and Dera Ismail Khan.
The Kuchlak-Zhob section of N-50 is set to be upgraded as a four-lane dual carriageway, incorporating geometric improvements.
The proposed 4-lane facility is expected to significantly contribute to the economic and social development of Balochistan, Central Punjab, and KP by extending benefits to a larger population.
This development is anticipated to bring about a transformation in the social fabric of the communities residing along this corridor.
NHA Awards Contracts for Three Packages of Zhob-Quetta Highway
By Tahir AliOct 27, 2023
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has awarded contracts to a joint venture of local construction companies, for the dualisation of three significant packages of the Zhob-Quetta (Kuchlak) National Highway (N-50).
This particular highway holds crucial significance as it forms an essential component of the Western Route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
According to the NHA’s notification on October 25, the Dualization of the Kuchlak-Zhob Section of N-50 Package-I, spanning 65 kilometers between Zhob and Tangi, has been awarded to SMC-ACE (JV), which emerged as the first lowest bidder during the bidding process. The contract has been awarded for Rs. 7.34 billion.
As per another notification from NHA, the contract for Package II, covering the stretch from KM 65+000 to 130+000 between Tangi and Qila Saifullah, has been awarded to SMC-ACE (JV).
The contract was awarded for Rs. 7.88 billion, as they were the first lowest bidder in the bidding process.
According to the recent notification, the contract for Package III, encompassing the section from Km 130+000 to 180+000 between Qila Saifullah and Nasai, has been awarded to SMC.
SMC secured this contract as the first lowest bidder during the bidding process. Notably, SMC is the sole winning bidder for this package and does not have any joint venture as per the notification.
As per the notifications by NHA, the estimated completion period for all three packages, as per the contracts, is 36 months.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved distinct PC-Is for the construction and land acquisition of the project on March 28, 2019, while the very next day the groundbreaking ceremony for this pivotal CPEC connectivity project was performed.
N-50 commences at Kuchlak to the North of Quetta, extending eastward via the urban areas of Muslim Bagh, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, and Mughal Kot, ultimately connecting with the Indus Highway near Dera Ismail Khan.
This highway serves as a vital road link between the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), passing through pivotal locations including Bostan, Khanozai, Qila Saifullah, Gwal Haidazai Post, Mina Bazar, Zhob, Mughal Kot, Daraban, and Dera Ismail Khan.
The Kuchlak-Zhob section of N-50 is set to be upgraded as a four-lane dual carriageway, incorporating geometric improvements.
The proposed 4-lane facility is expected to significantly contribute to the economic and social development of Balochistan, Central Punjab, and KP by extending benefits to a larger population.
This development is anticipated to bring about a transformation in the social fabric of the communities residing along this corridor.
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40 Km Malir Expressway Karachi under construction
Malir Expressway which will be a 4-lane dualized expressway along the Malir River from Hino Chowk near KPT Flyover to Karachi–Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) near Kathore via link road.
The total length of the Malir Expressway will be 39.3 km. The proposed expressway will provide a new southern alternative route for carrying port traffic and traffic from industrial areas to main highways.
The Expressway will provide speedy access to key real estate schemes along the route, reducing commuting time from KPT Flyover to Super highway (M-9) to only 25 minutes.
40 Km Malir Expressway Karachi under construction
Malir Expressway which will be a 4-lane dualized expressway along the Malir River from Hino Chowk near KPT Flyover to Karachi–Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) near Kathore via link road.
The total length of the Malir Expressway will be 39.3 km. The proposed expressway will provide a new southern alternative route for carrying port traffic and traffic from industrial areas to main highways.
The Expressway will provide speedy access to key real estate schemes along the route, reducing commuting time from KPT Flyover to Super highway (M-9) to only 25 minutes.
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40 Km Malir Expressway Karachi under construction,..
the Malir Expressway which will be a 4-lane dualized expressway along the Malir River from Hino Chowk near KPT Flyover to Karachi–Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) near Kathore via link road.
The total length of the Malir Expressway will be 39.3 km.
The proposed expressway will provide a new southern alternative route for carrying port traffic and traffic from industrial areas to main highways.
The Expressway will provide speedy access to key real estate schemes along the route, reducing commuting time from KPT Flyover to Super highway (M-9) to only 25 minutes.
40 Km Malir Expressway Karachi under construction,..
the Malir Expressway which will be a 4-lane dualized expressway along the Malir River from Hino Chowk near KPT Flyover to Karachi–Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) near Kathore via link road.
The total length of the Malir Expressway will be 39.3 km.
The proposed expressway will provide a new southern alternative route for carrying port traffic and traffic from industrial areas to main highways.
The Expressway will provide speedy access to key real estate schemes along the route, reducing commuting time from KPT Flyover to Super highway (M-9) to only 25 minutes.
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