The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the construction of the 29-kilometre Dir Motorway, which will cost an estimated Rs69 billion.
The 29-kilometre motorway will extend from the Chakdara Interchange to Baroon in Lower Dir district.
This will be the second motorway being built by the provincial government’s own resources.
As per the statement, the approval was accorded during a meeting of the committee chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi at the Chief’s Minister’s House, Peshawar.
In this regards, the relevant authorities have been directed to immediately initiate the process for acquiring the land for the project.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi directed the relevant departments to finalize implementation timelines for the Dir Motorway to ensure its completion within the stipulated period.
He also called for amendments to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework to accelerate infrastructure projects.
Speaking at a review meeting, Afridi termed the Dir Motorway a landmark project for Malakand Division, saying it would reduce travel time, fuel consumption and transport costs while boosting economic activity.
He added that improved connectivity would promote tourism, create employment opportunities and support regional development. The meeting also reviewed progress on the Peshawar–Dera Ismail Khan Motorway and Swat Motorway Phase-II projects.
