Authorities have set aside Rs. 900 million to fix broken parts of the Hazara Motorway following technical reviews that found various spots impacted by road sinking and settlement.
State Minister for Interior Muhammad Talal Chaudhry told the Senate on Friday that authorities finished a technical review and launched fixing efforts on the damaged parts.
He answered a Calling Attention Notice brought by Senator Mohsin Aziz regarding the worsening state of the newly built highway along with the safety hazards and trouble troubling drivers.
Talal Chaudhry stated that construction on the E-35 Hazara Motorway project started in 2015 and finished in 2018. The undertaking went through feasibility studies, technical reviews, and independent inspections, which featured an evaluation by a foreign company.
He noted that the two-year defect liability period finished in 2020, whereas complaints regarding road sinking and settlement appeared in 2024. Technical crews pinpointed about six to seven spots where these issues formed.
The minister additionally mentioned that the issue reached the Peshawar High Court, with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration taking part in the procedure. He stated that the technical analysis looked into multiple potential reasons, such as rock conditions, soil makeup, and topography, prior to the government granting Rs. 900 million for repair efforts.
Talal Chaudhry stated that the fixes sought to preserve the highway state and guarantee secure and easy driving for motorists. He additionally proposed backing extra investigations if necessary and asked senators to let the current repair work proceed.
Upon the request of Senator Mohsin Aziz, the chair sent the issue to the proper committee for additional review.
