Lai Expressway to be State-Of-The-Art & Unique Project: Commissioner
RAWALPINDI, Oct 04 (APP): Lai Expressway would be a state-of-the-art and unique project which would help eliminate the threat of flash flooding in the city; particularly low lying areas and resolve traffic congestion issues, Commissioner Rawalpindi Capt.(R) Muhammad Mehmood has said.
He said that the project worth Rs 61 billion, would be completed under public-private partnership while the 16 kilometers long expressway would have four interchanges. Massive tree plantation would also be carried out along with the Lai Expressway, he said, adding that all-out efforts would be made to complete the project within the shortest possible time frame. Due to the Expressway, the citizens of the twin cities, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, would enjoy a speedy transportation facility.
This project would be constructed in an innovative way to enhance the commercial utility of adjacent areas along with increasing the opportunities for business and employment, he added. He said the quality of life of the people living around Nullah Lai would be increased after the construction of this project.
He said that all the necessary matters, requirements and steps are being completed and all the authorities concerned have been directed to expedite the pace of work. Different steps would be taken through comprehensive planning for acquiring land and removal of encroachments, he said. Lai expressway project is a part of the governmental plan to provide modern facilities to the citizens, he added.
He said, the government is finalising a plan to construct the project so that the residents of twin cities can get rid of traffic problems.
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