$168m Gwadar road project almost complete

The Gwadar Eastbay Expressway, the most important mega connectivity and road infrastructure project worth $168 million, is likely to be completed this month.

The project was part of a wider $1.1 billion development package for the city and Port of Gwadar. Gwadar Eastbay Expressway was a six-lane urban motorway and connect Gwadar Port with Gwadar Free Trade Zone and Makran Coastal Highway after its completion.

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Economic and Commerce Experts said that Gwadar Eastbay Expressway would prove to be a major step in utilizing the full potential of Gwadar Port for trade, especially the way it would help connect Gwadar Port with Gwadar Free Trade Zone.

It may be mentioned here that the completion of Gwadar Eastbay Expressway carried a lot in its lap for the Coastal City. It would not only help Gwadar Port to fully capitalize on its trading potential but would also make Gwadar a hub of investment for businesses across Pakistan.