Pakistani Roads, Motorways and Highways

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Aerial view of #Indus River, #KKH and #Chillas

 

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285 Km D I Khan Motorway under construction Package 2 Rehmani Kheli to Kotbalian Mianwali at Kurram River

 

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Chakwal

 

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Makran coastal highway, Balochistan

 

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3 Km Battal Tunnel completed at Hazara Motorway (Havelian-thakot KKH Phase II)

Battal Tunnel is 2960 meters (3 KM) long which will convert 1.5 hour distance to 5 minute. This tunnel starts from Battal and covers all distance of Chattar Plain top and reaches towards Kakti area. This tunnel simply bypass all distance of Chattar Plain Mountains Top.

 

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan have signed a loan agreement for $75 million to widen and upgrade 42 kilometers (km) of the busy Mardan–Swabi road in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan.

The loan agreements were signed by ADB Country Director for Pakistan Xiaohong Yang and Economic Affairs Division Secretary Noor Ahmed at a ceremony in Islamabad. Communications and Work Department Secretary Shahab Khattak represented Pakhtunkhwa Highway Authority and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The financing for the new road section expands the scope of a $140 million loan for the ongoing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Road Improvement Project. The original project will improve eight sections of key provincial roads to improve transport efficiency and safety.

The additional $75 million in financing, approved by the ADB Board of Directors in December 2018, will upgrade the existing two-lane road between Mardan and Swabi to a four-lane divided road to accommodate increasing traffic demand and improve environmental resilience.



The project will also build tolling and gender-sensitive amenities, including bus shelters and pedestrian facilities, and will promote road safety measures as part of the capacity building efforts for the KP Communications and Works Department.

The Mardan–Swabi road spans the fertile agricultural and emerging industrial heartland of the KP along the Indus and Kabul rivers. The region boasts rich Gandhara and Buddhist archeological and cultural heritage including the world heritage site of Takht Bhai. The upgraded road will ease traffic congestion and make travel faster and safer for tourists, commuters, and truckers in the region.

“The new dual carriageway will bring many benefits to the KP region,” said Yang. “The road will connect a thriving agricultural region with a busy industrial hub, and link the region to important tourist destinations such as Swat and Kalam through the Swat Expressway. The road will also improve rural people’s access to social services in Mardan, the province’s second largest city.”

The average daily traffic on the road connecting the two cities is about 7,000 vehicles, excluding the high volume of non-motorized traffic. Traffic will continue to grow at 3.4pc annually.

ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 67 members—48 from the region.

 

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National Highway & Motorway Police officers try to best during snow falling for Safe travelling on RCD Highway N-25 near Quetta, Balochistan

 

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Aerial View of Zero Point Interchange Islamabad

Aerial View of Peshawar Mor Interchange Islamabad

 

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E-35.. Hazara Expressway

 

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The newly constructed 230 Km Lahore-AbdulHakeem Motorway has an Auto speed camera detection system...

Intelligent Transport System key features are Weather Information System, Motorway Advisory Radio, Electronic Toll Collection System, Smart Travelling cards, Mobile app & website connectivity, auto accident/incident reporting, Electronic Message Signs/Boards, complete motorway CCTV Monitoring & much more..

 

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Finally allowed the heavy engine capacity bikes to travel on highways and motorways.

The National Highways & Motorways Police (NHMP) has finally allowed the heavy engine capacity bikes to travel on highways and motorways. The whole biker’s community is excited about the decision as it will give them equal chances to benefit from the motorway driving experience.

The development came after a petition was filed in the court by the members of bikers community of Pakistan against National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) to let them travel on the motorway. They argued that all across the world high engine capacity bikes are allowed to travel on highways and motorways. Bikers communities in the country arrange touring trips to the northern areas of Pakistan and riding through the motorways has not only been a great experience, but it boosted such trips as well where bikers would ride in groups. Tourists from all over the world come to Pakistan and drive on national highways. Not only, the ban will affect the foreign tourists but will also cast a not so good image of Pakistan.



However, NHMP has made its rules for the bikers and has allowed their admittance to motorways on some conditions.

The following are some of the salient features what NHMP demands from bikers on the motorways:
Those who want to ride on the highways should get permission in the form of Biker Card, which only NHMP can issue.
To get a card, a biker should possess a valid license for motorbike issued from NHMP.
The minimum age limit for acquisition of a Biker Card should be at least 30 years of age.



All motorbikes on motorways must have a valid number plate.
The maximum speed limit on highways will be 110 km/h.
Bikers will be allowed to enter on highways only from sunrise to sunset.
Pillion riding shall be prohibited on motorways.
Motorbike below 600cc engine displacement will not be allowed on motorways.
Racing will not be allowed. The rider must wear protective gear at all times.

Automark contacted to Zahid Malik, Founder & Head of Safe Riding of Pakistan Bikers Club in Lahore for his opinion about the matter.



Malik welcomes NHMP’s decision to lift the ban on a motorcycle and allowed the high capacity bikes to ride on highways and motorways.

He said, “technically it is good that NHMP has made some rules that will not only encourage the safe bike riding but also ensure the better discipline, transparency, and responsible behavior on motorways and highways”.

He explained,“though some bike enthusiasts are angry over the age limit but putting the age restriction is a good step to promote the responsible and decent behavior on highways. The highway is a fast track. You don’t have a margin to make any mistake. A single mistake would not only impact the bike riders but also create trouble to other vehicles on the motorway as well”.

About the verified number plate restriction, Malik said, this is a good step on behalf of the NHMP as it will restrict the moving of smuggled vehicles across the country.

Talking about the tourist bikers, he said, “the conditions should be flexible for international bike riders as they are already experienced riding on all the major and fast tracks of the world. He also mentioned, giving some flexibility in conditions to tourist bikers will not only welcome the bikers from all over the world but will also highlight the positive image of Pakistan”



We wish biker’s community all the best and also hope that after this ban uplifting, they would comply with all the rules and regulations specified by NHMP for their safety and the safety of others.
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Intelligent Transport System(ITS) for 230 Km Lahore AbdulHakeem Motorway M-3 ready for operations in March 2019.200 Speed checking cameras installed.
The newly constructed Lahore-Abdul Hakeem Motorway has an Auto speed camera detection system...
Intelligent Transport System key features are Weather Information System, Motorway Advisory Radio, Electronic Toll Collection System, Smart Travelling cards, Mobile app & website connectivity, auto accident/incident reporting, Electronic Message Signs/Boards, complete motorway CCTV Monitoring & much more....

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Lowari tunnel Dir upper chitral road

 

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#Skardu-#Gilgit road update

(1)Both new Ayub and Alam bridges are open for all kind of Vehicles
(2)Extension work from #Kachura to Skardu is approx clear
(3)Approx 70-80 % extension work from Staq Nala to Ayub bridge is completed now doing blasting in hilly areas.
(4)Approx 40-50 % extension work from Alam bridge to Staq nala is completed .

Note: Tourists who are planning to visit Skardu should try to Travel Skardu-Gilgit road after 2 PM (After working hours) otherwise it will take 8-10 hours.

 

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FWO introduces multiple recharge methods for M-Tag

Frontier Works Organization (FWO) has introduced various payment methods to recharge M-Tag’s (RIFD Tag) to facilitate travelers on Lahore-Islamabad M2 motorways.

Scratch Card
Travelers can recharge their M-Tag account through Scratch cards of Rs 200, Rs 500, Rs 1000, Rs 2000 and Rs 3000 which are available at all service areas, customer care center on exit and entry points of M2.

To recharge M-Tag account send an SMS to 9909 with the scratch card number <space> M-Tag ID.

Jazz Cash
Users can recharge through Jazz cash outlets or Jazz cash wallet.

Other options available are Credit/Debit Cards, M2 Drive Through center, Smart Motorway application and motorways website.

M-Tag stickers can be issued by FWO booths at almost every entry or exit points of M2.

How to get M-Tag
To get M-Tag driver’s need to have a valid license, Photo ID, and vehicle’s registration documents.

M-Tag is a pre-paid RFID chip system that is read by the scanners installed at the toll booths. The scanner reads the balance and the location of the entry, and upon exit, the scanner on that booth deducts the appropriate amount