Foundation stone of First-ever Two flyovers in D I Khan laid by Sardar Ali Amin
Former Federal Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday laid the foundation stone for the construction of two flyovers at Tank Adda and Sabzi-Mandi Chowk, to be built with a total cost of Rs 3.22 billion, to ease the traffic movement in the city.
The National Logistics Cell (NLC) would complete the project in 30 months under the supervision of consultant NESPAK.
The project would help resolving the increasing traffic pressure in the city.
Ali Amin Gandapur unveiled a commemorative plaque at Syndicate Morr here in the ceremony which was also attended by Deputy Commissioner Nasrullah Khan, Assistant Commissioner Dera Farhan Ahmed, representatives of NLC and Consultant NESPAK.
On this occasion, the NLC officials gave a detailed briefing to the ex-federal minister and other officials about the construction of the project and other issues.
Talking to media on this occasion, Former Federal Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur said the big project of two flyovers at Tank Adda and Sabzi Mandi Chowk would not only reduce traffic pressure but also boost business activities in the city.
Responding to a question, the federal minister said the construction of the project will affect a few local shopkeepers who will be fully compensated, adding, the separate funds had also been earmarked for redressal of WAPDA installations, gas pipeline and underground sewerage pipeline during the construction of the flyovers.
He said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had fulfilled another promise it made to the people regarding development projects.
He said the provincial government was following the policy of balanced development in the province so that everyone could enjoy the benefits.
