(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) By Usman Khan & Amina Khan
Construction work on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's mega project known as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has undergone major changes like a roller coaster since the beginning. There are five modifications in the design structure that you need to know.
1. The number of buses decreased:
When the project initiated, it was planned to purchase 290 buses, however, with the changes in design, the number has descended to 200. Still there is confusion about the exact number of busses as the official website of BRT project claims that a total of 450 buses will be arranged after its completion. 
2. Poor design of underpass near Aman/Shama Chowk
Under the project an underpass was constructed near Aman/Shama Chowk, however, soonafter its completion; the engineers discovered that buses couldn't move through the passage. Hence, the underpass was re-filled and was redesigned.
3. Re-designing of carpeted road in Hashtnagri area
Carpeting of city's busiest road in Hashtnagri was halted because the centuries-old sewage system was damaged due to the construction thus the trenches were filled again and redesigned.
4. Major alternations from Tehkal KFC till Tambuwanu Chowk
After protests by the locals of Tehkal area against the construction of a BRT track in the middle of main university road, yet again the contractors had to change the design and built a flyover.
5. Khyber Road included in the project
When the project initiated, Khyber road was not included in it, however, after seeking approval from the Cantonment authorities, the route has been extended from Aman Chowk till Suri Pull. Few days earlier, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak announced the new addition to the project.
6. Increase in BRT Bud get
A total of Rs. 49.5 Billions were allocated for the project. After going through so many changes, now it is estimated the project will cost 63 billion rupees.
The Chief Minister KP had announced the completion of the project by 21st April 2018. However, due to major shifts in the design and poor planning, experts believe that it will take a year or so to complete the project.
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