Lillah-Jhelum Road project completed after five years

The 128-kilometre Lillah-Jhelum Road project has been completed five years after its launch in 2021, improving connectivity for residents of Jhelum and Pind Dadan Khan in Punjab.

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated the Communication and Works (C&W) Department on completing the project and directed officials to accelerate work on the Jhelum-Pind Dadan Khan Road.

During a briefing, the chief minister was told that the dual carriageway, built at a cost of Rs.13.538 billion, would connect Pind Dadan Khan with the Lillah Interchange.

The existing road has been widened from 20-24ft to 76ft to improve traffic flow and facilitate commuters.

The project was divided into five sections to ensure timely completion. It also includes a 4.2-kilometre Jalalpur bypass and a 3.98-kilometre Pind Dadan Khan bypass.

The construction of 185 small bridges is part of the project, while three culverts are also expected to be completed shortly.

Paved shoulders have been included in the design to strengthen the road edges and improve traffic movement.

CM Maryam Nawaz said the provincial government was not simply building thousands of kilometres of roads but making history in Punjab’s transport infrastructure.

She added that the construction, expansion and rehabilitation of 35,000km of rural link roads across the province was unprecedented.

The improved road network is expected to make travel easier for local residents and commuters while supporting economic activity in the region.