Commissioner directs immediate cost estimates for 14 key Sargodha roads

SARGODHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Apr, 2026) Commissioner Sargodha Division, Hafiz Shaukat Ali on Thursday directed the concerned departments to immediately prepare cost estimates for the construction and rehabilitation of 14 key roads within the city under the Chief Minister Punjab Development Package.

Chairing a meeting on urban development at his office, the commissioner said the estimates should be finalized promptly so the projects can be included in the upcoming provincial budget for the next fiscal year.

The meeting was informed that 14 important intercity and urban roads in Sargodha have been identified in the initial phase, and preparation of PC-I documents and cost estimates is currently underway. These proposals will be forwarded to the Government of Punjab for approval and execution in the next financial year.

The commissioner also instructed that road patchwork, improvement, and rehabilitation schemes under the Municipal Corporation Annual Development Programme (MCADP) be completed at the earliest.

He further directed that installation of streetlights and improvement of urban infrastructure be incorporated into these development plans.

Emphasizing integrated urban planning, he said all development initiatives should be aligned to ensure better civic facilities for the public.

During the meeting, the Traffic Police proposed the development of a “model road” to serve as an example of effective traffic management and urban discipline.

The meeting was attended by the Director Development, officials of development departments, Highways, Local Government, Municipal Corporation, and other relevant stakeholders.