It is conveyed that misinformation with an unjustified and baseless allegation has been noted/observed on various social media handles stating that NHA has incurred expenditures amounting to Rs. 650 million on the temporary diversion of Pinjra Bridge on National Highway N-65, Balochistan. This absolutely baseless allegation is tarnishing the image of the department. During Monsoon 2022, Balochistan received unprecedented 450% rainfall higher than national 30-year average, resulting into hill torrents, flash floods and inundations in several districts in North-East Balochistan, especially in Hub-Uthal-Bela Section of National Highway N-25, Khuzdar-Shahdadkot Section of M-8 and Quetta-Sibi-Dera Allah Yar Section of National Highway N-65. These damages include collapse of Pinjra Bridge N-65, Hub Bridge, Lunda Bridge N-25 and Mando Bridge M-8. Moreover, approaches and embankments of Kanta Bridge, Bagar Nala Bridge, Sardi Wala Bridge, Baleli Bridge and number of Culverts on N-25 were also damaged. National Highway Authority immediately mobilized resources and required machinery for temporary restoration of road network and traffic was restored on all highways by providing detours and backfilling on damaged portions through RMA (Road Maintenance Account) Funds. It is pertinent to mention that National Highway Authority has incurred only an amount of Rs. 27.33 million from August, 2022 till date on Emergency Works i.e. Temporary Diversion of Pinjra Bridge on N-65. In addition, procurement process of re-construction of Pinjra Bridge has been initiated, pre-qualification documents have been received on 23rd May, 2023 and construction work will commence in October, 2023. National Highway Authority completely denies this fabricated allegation and requests that such unjustified allegations may not be considered genuine as it disregards the standard of the Department.
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