Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced plans to start construction work on the Lillah-Jhelum interchange. The carriageway will be constructed in two phases, the first phase from Lillah Interchange to Pind Dadan Khan and the second phase from Misri Morr to Bukhari Chowk will be completed in March next year. The dual carriageway will link Jhelum city to the Chakwal district and pass through thickly populated cities and towns of Jhelum.
Road projects are an integral part of infrastructure development and help boost tourism, trade, and economic activity in the region. A well-developed infrastructure can attract foreign investment and maintain a high growth rate. Developed and maintained highways and strategic roads provide a safe, modern, and efficient transportation system. It is important in the micro and macro economy and can enhance national integration by increasing the provinces’ social and economic dependence.
The incumbent government had also completed several infrastructure projects, including Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT), the Abdul Sattar Edhi Underpass, Lal Shehbaz Qalandar Underpass and Bab-e-Lahore. The development in road projects will help to improve the livability of cities and boost regional trade activities. These projects will positively impact the commercial property sector and enhance long-term capital growth in the region. The transportation sector contributes 10.5 per cent to the country’s GDP and positively affects social and human capital.
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