RAWALPINDI Jan 19: Frontier Works Organization (FWO) on Monday has commenced work on overlay of Motorway (M-2) a mega Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) project won by FWO. Lt General Khalid Asghar, Engineer-in-Chief, Maj General Muhammad Afzal, Director General FWO and Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarrar, Chairman NHA besides senior officials of FWO and NHA witnessed the formal commencement of work on the project near Islamabad Interchange.

A comprehensive briefing encompassing the salient of construction zone, methodology to be adopted, equipment / human resource and dualization was given before start of work. It was highlighted that safety and security of the commuters and workforce were being accorded paramount importance besides ensuring uninterrupted flow of traffic causing minimum possible delay to the commuters. Traffic continuity will remain uninterrupted, and time management has also been given singular priority.

It is pertinent to mention here that the project will be completed in shortest possible time under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) system that includes re-carpeting 337 km length, modernization of motorway facilities, repair and rehabilitation to enhance motorway life. Moreover, M2 has already been handed over to FWO for operation and maintenance for the next 20 years. Motorway was formally handed over to FWO by NHA on 15 Dec 2014 during an inaugural ceremony performed by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.