Sikander-e-Azam Road
Sikander-e-Azam Road | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| From | Margalla Expressway |
| To | Khanpur |
| Location | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Highway system | |
Sikander-e-Azam Road is a roadway project in Islamabad, Pakistan that is aimed at promoting Gandhara tourism.[1]
History
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the construction of Sikander-e-Azam Road, as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa collaborate on this project.[1][2]
Route Description
The joint road project spanning 20 kilometers, undertaken by the CDA and KP government, is expected to be finished within four months. However, carpeting the road across Margalla Hills is estimated to take approximately six months. The CDA will handle the carpeting of the 7.5-kilometer stretch from Margalla Expressway to village Kainthla via Shah Allah Ditta, while the KP government will be responsible for completing the remaining section of Sikander-e-Azam Road up to Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Once the road project is completed, it will serve as a shorter route between Islamabad and Haripur District, resulting in fuel and reducing travel time to Khanpur Lake by 30 minutes.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "CDA-KP govt to construct Skindar-e-Azam road for promoting Gandhara tourism". July 6, 2023.
- ^ Rehman, Zia Ur (June 20, 2023). "Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz laying the foundation stone of upgradation and rehabilitation of Sikander e Azam Road". www.app.com.pk.