The National Highway Authority (NHA) has approved the development of two major road projects in the Gilgit region, with a combined investment of over Rs. 22 billion. This major infrastructure initiative is designed to significantly improve regional connectivity and ease the growing traffic pressure in Chitral and surrounding valleys.
According to officials, the construction of these roads will help distribute vehicular movement more efficiently, reducing congestion on existing routes and minimizing travel delays. The new corridors are expected to provide safer, smoother, and faster travel for residents, tourists, and commercial transport.
The project is also expected to play a vital role in the socio-economic uplift of Gilgit-Baltistan, supporting local businesses, increasing accessibility to remote areas, and encouraging tourism—a key economic driver for the region. Improved infrastructure is anticipated to strengthen trade routes, enhance mobility, and open new opportunities for regional development.
This investment reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to upgrading national infrastructure and ensuring better, more reliable transportation networks across the northern areas. Once completed, the new roads will contribute to long-term growth, stronger regional integration, and a more efficient travel experience throughout Gilgit-Baltistan.
