ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Inspection Commission (PMIC) Chairman Colonel (r) Saif Qureshi has expressed reservation about the quality of bitumen being used in motorway renovation project.
While inspecting the motorway renovation project on Friday, the chairman also directed chief engineer PMIC Qaiser Abbas to draw the sample for laboratory testing, said a press release issued here.
The difficult areas damaged and humped at four locations of Kalar Kahar since last few years was the focus of inspection. Imported geo material, crushed stones filter material, and special blocks of retaining walls were checked for quality and timely completion.
Sub standard drain system has caused the damage to the road. Therefore, drain system was specially checked. The perforated plastic pipes being used were checked for quality and durability.
Lt Col Qamar from FWO explained the technical works undertaken by the FWO, which is responsible for 20 years duration of maintenance works. FWO Project Commander Lt Col Qamar said that the renovation work is better than the original work.
