Steel bridges of N-70 in South Punjab (Fort Munro) underway with fast pace

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Just to get an idea how is the terrain in this area.

Credits: Wasaib Explorer FB & Iqbal Ghanghla

 

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Upgradation of N-70 National Highway (Multan-Qila Saifullah) at Girdu Hills near Fort Monroe in District Dera Ghazi Khan. 33 km hilly portion of the N-70's Rakhi Gaj-Khar-Bewata section will be widened and shorted through construction of 8 steel bridges. This will shorten the distance and travel time between Multan and Quetta. Financed by Japan....

 

[maverick1977]

The now ten billion tree tsunami should come to this place. It has great climate relative to the rest of southern Punjab and with the upgrade in the road infrastructure it will be prime for development. It can become a great alternative to Murree for the nation, but specifically for the people of Northern and Eastern Baluchistan, Southern Punjab, and Northern Sindh due to it being a few hours drive. A centralized bus terminal and small airport would help bring in the tourists. A cantonment would also provide security for all travelers, and can protect east-west traffic on the N-70 between Multan and Quetta. Eventually a rail line should be laid down between Multan and Kot Addu to Quetta for onward export via rail through Iran and into Turkey for the European markets. It can save time over sea travel and open up export of products at an economical price if shipped via rail over air while being faster than sea shipping. Food Stuffs and Flowers in refrigerated trains, etc.

Back in mid 90s, we used to travel to Fort Monroe from Multan Cantt in June or July. I remember the first time we went there and I scared as a 10 year old going up the hill. If developed properly it is a great place for people of southern Punjab to relax during summer time... beautiful town... can someone post pictures of Fort Monroe here ?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Munro

 

[FuturePAF]

Back in mid 90s, we used to travel to Fort Monroe from Multan Cantt in June or July. I remember the first time we went there and I scared as a 10 year old going up the hill. If developed properly it is a great place for people of southern Punjab to relax during summer time... beautiful town... can someone post pictures of Fort Monroe here ?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Munro

I haven't been but from what I've heard even in the 2000's there wasn't much street lights along the way or even at Fort Monroe. I hope they make it into a recent hill resort, so it will be a refuge from the summer heat in Multan, and secure the road from Multan to Quetta (the TAPI Pipeline, Quicker Trade route from southern Punjab to Afghanistan and Iran)

I agree, The switch back roads can be nauseating.

 

[Chishty4]

Upgradation of N70 National Highway (Multan-Qila Saifullah) at Girdu Hills near Fort Monroe in DG Khan started in late 2016.
The road from Multan to Qila Saifullah is being improved and widened to link it up with the road network under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The project is to be executed in three phases at a cost of Rs23 billion.
The first phase of ‘improvement’ of N-70 (national highway) commenced with the funding of Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA).
Starting from Rakhi Gaaj-Khar-Bewata, the project aims to make the hilly portion of the road wide and safe for Gwadar-bound cargo traffic with the installation of eight steel bridges.
Uniqueness of the project is that it includes 1-km-long steel bridge, the very first of its kind being introduced in Pakistan.
The hilly portion of N-70, which was constructed in the late 19th century by the British engineers.
It had seven difficult turns to negotiate to climb up the high mountain of Girdo to reach For Munro or Bewata.
33-kilometre long tough hilly portion of N-70 would be widened and improved with installation of eight steel bridges having a total length of 1.5 kilometre.
The Japanese engineering company Japanese Taisei Corporation, which had made Kohat tunnel is working on this project.

 

[Chishty4]

CPEC East West Corridor: Upgradation of N70 National Highway (Multan-Qila Saifullah) at Girdu Hills near Fort Monroe in DG Khan started in late 2016.
The road from Multan to Qila Saifullah is being improved and widened to link it up with the road network under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The project is to be executed in three phases at a cost of Rs23 billion.
The first phase of ‘improvement’ of N-70 (national highway) commenced with the funding of Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA).
Starting from Rakhi Gaaj-Khar-Bewata, the project aims to make the hilly portion of the road wide and safe for Gwadar-bound cargo traffic with the installation of eight steel bridges.
Uniqueness of the project is that it includes 1-km-long steel bridge, the very first of its kind being introduced in Pakistan.
The hilly portion of N-70, which was constructed in the late 19th century by the British engineers.
It had seven difficult turns to negotiate to climb up the high mountain of Girdo to reach For Munro or Bewata.
33-kilometre long tough hilly portion of N-70 would be widened and improved with installation of eight steel bridges having a total length of 1.5 kilometre.
The Japanese engineering company Japanese Taisei Corporation, which had made Kohat tunnel is working on this project.

 

[Maxpane]

beautiful

 

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[ghazi52]

Work on steel bridges on N-70 (national highway) in Fort Munro, #DGKhan underway with fast pace

Starting from Rakhi Gaaj-Khar-Bewata, the project aims to make the hilly portion of the road wide and safe for Gwadar-bound cargo traffic with the installation of eight steel bridges.
The work on steel bridges is being conducted with support of Japan.

The first phase of East-West improvement of N-70 from Rakhi Gaaj-Khar-Bewata has taken off with the allocation of Rs 14 billion. The project will be executed in three phases at a cost of Rs 23 billion.

The Japanese engineering company which had made Kohat tunnel was working on this project too.

The hilly portion of Dera-Taftan Road from Rakhi Gaaj to high mountain of Girdo was constructed in the late 19th century by the British rulers as part of “strategic forward policy” in the subcontinent.

It was one of the most difficult terrains to work on but after completion, it brought about positive changes in the lives of tribal people in the areas of South Punjab including Dera Ghazi Khan, Fort Minro and also facilitate people of Balochistan.

 

[Chishty4]

جنوبی پنجاب فورٹ منرو ڈیرہ غاذی خان میں
ماشاءاللہ ۔۔N70 تائیسی پراجیکٹ سٹیل پل کا پہلا آغاز ہو گیا پل چالو کر دی گئی ....

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