An official of the NHA told APP on Wednesday that with its completion, out of five,four sections of the M-4 would become operational,leaving behind only Shorkot-Khanewal section likely to become operational in August or September this year.
He said for ensuring timely completion, Gojra-Shorkot section has been divided in two construction packages. Its first package comprising 31 km Gojra-Jamani section will cost Rs 8.35 billion. The work on the package is being carried out by M/s Xinjiang Beixin China alongwith consultants M/S Renardet SA Switzerland.
The 31 km Jamani-Shorkot section will cost Rs 8.83 billion and it is being constructed by M/S China Railways 1ST Group and its consultant firm is M/S Renardet SA Switzerland.
To a question, the official said that the completion of Pindi Bhattian-Multan Motorway (M-4) will improve Pakistan's vital north-south road network,promote economic growth, create employment opportunities and ensure regional connectivity.