Key Takeaways
- Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan directed the National Highway Authority to complete the M-4 Motorway expansion by December 15.
- The expansion aims to increase the Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad section from four to six lanes.
- The minister also directed authorities to expedite work on the Lodhran-Multan Expressway and the Lala Musa Bypass.
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has instructed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to accelerate the expansion of the Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad section of the M-4 Motorway from four to six lanes by December 15, 2026.
At a meeting on development projects in the NHA Central Region, Khan emphasized the need to meet the prescribed completion targets and speed up ongoing schemes.
The minister also reviewed progress on the Lodhran-Multan Expressway and directed authorities to expedite preliminary work on the Lala Musa Bypass on the N-5 National Highway.
Khan highlighted the importance of high-quality construction and modern requirements in new infrastructure projects, using the Islamabad-Murree Expressway as a model.
The meeting also discussed projects to connect the Layyah and Taunsa bridges with adjoining highways in South Punjab, with a focus on ensuring proper development and quality infrastructure.
The minister called for modern lighting, quality infrastructure, and properly developed rest areas on new highways, aiming to set a high standard for future projects.
In addition to the M-4 Motorway expansion, Khan directed authorities to begin rehabilitation work on the Baba Farid Bridge over the River Sutlej soon.
The Phool Nagar Interchange on the N-5 was also reviewed, with the minister emphasizing the need for high-quality construction and modern requirements in new infrastructure projects.
