Construction of relocated KKH-02 commenced
ISLAMABAD, May 16 (INP): The construction of the 2nd phase of the relocated Karakoram Highway (KKH-02) under the Dasu Hydropower Project (DHPP) has commenced, Gwadar Pro reported on Monday. Anwar-ul-Haque, General Manager and Project Director DHPP along with Deputy Commissioner Kohistan (Upper) commenced the activity in the presence of the senior officers of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), consultants and Chinese contractors. The construction work shall mainly include rock excavation, subgrade preparation water bound aggregate base course, asphaltic bass course, asphalt concrete wearing course, bridges and other structures.
The relocated KKH has been divided into two phases i.e. KKH-01 (Part-I) and KKH-02 (Part-II). The first Phase is comprised of 25.200 km of relocated KKH plus a link road of 3.028 km, from the existing KKH at a lower level and joining with the relocated KKH at a higher altitude.
