Muzaffargarh | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab provincial cabinet has granted final approval to the estimated cost of the first phase of the Muzaffargarh /Khan Garh dual carriageway project, clearing the way for the launch of one of the most awaited infrastructure schemes in the region.
The project relates to the Muzaffargarh-Tranda Muhammad Panah Road, commonly known among locals as the “Killer Road” because of its long history of fatal traffic accidents. After the cabinet’s approval, the case has now been forwarded to the competent authority for the issuance of tenders.
According to officials, the project will be carried out through three separate tenders. The first tender will cover the shifting of utility infrastructure along a 22-kilometre section from Muzaffargarh to Saleem Chowk in Khan Garh. This includes installations belonging to WAPDA, Sui Gas, the Forest Department and other departments located along the route.
The second tender will deal with land acquisition on both sides of the road from Fareed Colony, Muzaffargarh, to Saleem Chowk, Khan Garh. However, Pir Jahaniyan Chowk, Daya Wali Maari Chowk and Munda Chowk have been excluded from this phase of land acquisition.
Officials said the total width of the proposed dual carriageway has been fixed at 110 feet. The planned road will include the main carriageway, service roads and green belts, making it a major road infrastructure upgrade for the area.
The third tender will be issued for the construction of the road section from Fareed Colony to Shamsabad Bridge in Khan Garh. The entire project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
The road has remained a serious concern for residents and commuters for several years due to its narrow structure, poor condition and heavy traffic load. Numerous accidents have been reported on the route, increasing public demand for its widening and reconstruction.
Local residents have welcomed the final approval of the project and expressed hope that work will begin without further delay. They said the dualisation of the road would help reduce accidents, improve traffic flow and provide safer and smoother connectivity between Muzaffargarh, Khan Garh and nearby areas.
The project is also expected to support local trade and daily commuting by improving transport links across the district. Once completed, the upgraded road is likely to provide long-term relief to thousands of commuters who use the route on a regular basis.