Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan Sunday visited the Islamabad-Murree Expressway and expressed displeasure over the delay in renovation work, reported 24NewsHD TV.
During the inspections, Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan instructed that trees should be planted along the expressway and green belts should be completed soon.
He said that a beautiful landscape should be created and protective fencing should be installed. He added that the Prime Minister will be invited after the completion of the renovation.
The Federal Minister for Communications directed that the renovation work should be of standard quality and long-lasting.
He further directed the removal of unauthorised U-turns and additional routes on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway.
He also instructed NHA officers to inspect rest areas and build more washrooms. He said that rest areas should be outsourced on the lines of motorways.
He further said that standard canteens in rest areas should also be made functional soon. Abdul Aleem Khan directed the National Highway Authority to ensure the immediate completion of the remaining work. During the inspection, he said that safe and comfortable travel for tourists visiting Murree was being ensured.
NHA officials briefed that new lights and reflectors have been installed, and a new toll plaza with an e-tag facility is now functional on the expressway.
Some tourists visiting various places in Murree also talked to Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and expressed gratitude to him for beautifying the expressway.