Mareer Chowk expansion project progressing at snail’s pace

[Salman]

RAWALPINDI: The slackness of the concerned authorities has slowed down the pace of Mareer Chowk expansion project, it has been learnt.

Sources said the first half of the project seems not to be completed till June 30, 2013 despite various announcements by the concerned authorities. According to sources, one half of the Mareer Chowk bridge would be constructed in the first phase, while work on the other half would be started after that. Funds for the project have already been released, they added.

One of the reasons behind the delay is stated to be Rawalpindi Development Authority’s (RDA) reliance on one deputy director for the projects while chief engineer and director engineering were not being involved in the projects.

Meanwhile, the completion of Shah Khalid Colony Railway Underpass on stipulated time ie; before the deadline of May 31, also seems to be delayed.