Construction of KKH Phase-II Havelian-Thakot (118.057 KM) Part of CPEC
Key facts
- Approved cost
- Rs.136659.66 Million
- Final expenditure
- Rs.118137.67 Million
- Expenditure during FY 2019-20
- Rs.31472.51 Million
- Date of commencement
- September, 2016
- Date of completion
- June, 2020
- Operationalized
- Partly operationalized
- Date of inauguration
- 18th Nov, 2019 Havelian-Mansehra Section
Progress
Scope and objectives
Construction of 120.12 km long Havelian–Thakot expressway. 4 lanes from Havelian to Mansehra (39 km) and 2 lane facility from Mansehra to Thakot (81.12 km).
Benefits of the project
The project will significantly enhance the potential for increased international trade between China and Pakistan and also with the Central Asian Republics.
Remarks: Havalian-Mansehra 39 km section is operational since Nov, 2019.
Mansehra-Thakot section is likely to be opened for traffic soon.