en.Wedoany.com Reported - Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works has signed a contract with a private company to reconstruct a 15-kilometer section of the southern segment of the Salang Highway, with a contract value exceeding 1.252 billion Afghanis. This project is part of the ongoing restoration work on the Salang Highway, and actual construction is expected to commence shortly. The Salang Highway is one of Afghanistan's most important transit routes.

The section extends from Olang to Jabal al-Siraj, covering a length of 15 kilometers and a width of 12 meters. The reconstruction will involve asphalt paving. The scope of work also includes constructing five new culverts, widening 33 existing culverts, and building a 600-meter-long drainage ditch along one side of the road.

Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works, stated that during the signing ceremony, the Minister of Public Works pointed out to the contracting company and its technical team that the Salang Highway is one of Afghanistan's critical economic lifelines. He urged them to ensure the project is implemented effectively and on schedule, in accordance with technical standards and specifications.

Some economic analysts consider the Salang Highway to be one of the country's most vital economic arteries, and its reconstruction should be completed strictly according to technical standards and within the stipulated timeframe. Economic analyst Abdullah Pohan stated that the Salang Highway is an important economic and strategic route, and its reconstruction can promote economic growth, improve regional connectivity, and facilitate travel for citizens, but the quality of work must always be prioritized.

The Ministry of Public Works added that the reconstruction of the Salang Highway will continue in three segments: South Salang, North Salang, and the Khinjan-Doshi route. According to the ministry, a significant portion of the highway, including tunnels, galleries, and other vulnerable sections, has already undergone major repairs.

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