Azad Kashmir to Skardu, a new route will be constructed through a 12.7 km long tunnel.
Pakistan's third alternative CPEC route, which will reduce 350 km distance to China's border.
The federal government has released 45 million for the Gori Kot Astore to Shagrathang Skardu road project via Azad Kashmir.
' The new route will connect China, GBK Shagar, Skardu and Astor districts to Muzaffarabad after crossing the border.
National Highway Authority (NHA) is working for the construction of Shawnter-Ratu (12.7 km long) road tunnel. (Kail to Shawnter) and (Counter to Gori Kot) roads are approximately 26.9 km and 41.5 km respectively.
This town will pass through Kail, Lower Domail, Dhaki Naka, Khora, Chatta Katha, Upper Domail and Chattian, Neelum Azad Jammu and Kashmir areas of Shawnter and Astor GB areas adjoined by Morcha Gazir, Mirmalk, Ratu, Naseerabad, Chogam, Rahmanpur and Gaurikot. Project site is about 65 km away from Astor. Way from Neelum valley to Astor valley.