The Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway M-6 project has reached an important stage, with the National Highway Authority (NHA) informing the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division that construction work is scheduled to begin in November 2026.
Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway Project
The M-6 Motorway is planned as a 306-kilometre, six-lane motorway connecting Hyderabad with Sukkur. It will provide an important link between the M-9 and M-5 motorway networks and improve road connectivity across Sindh.
Divided Into Five Sections
According to the NHA briefing, the project has been divided into five sections:
- Hyderabad to Tando Adam – 57 km
- Tando Adam to Nawabshah – 63 km
- Nawabshah to Naushahro Feroze – 65 km
- Naushahro Feroze to Ranipur – 61 km
- Ranipur to Sukkur – 60 km
The estimated overall cost reported by the NHA is around Rs359 billion.
How Will the M-6 Project Be Financed?
Sections I and II are planned under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Section III is being financed through the OPEC Fund, while Sections IV and V are linked with financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
Why Is the M-6 Important?
The Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway is expected to improve long-distance travel and transport between major cities in Sindh. It will also help complete an important missing section of Pakistan’s north-south motorway network.
The project is planned as a controlled-access motorway, which is intended to provide faster and more organised movement of passenger and commercial traffic.
M-6 Construction Timeline
The NHA has indicated November 2026 as the scheduled start period for construction. Earlier official committee discussions also highlighted procurement and financing arrangements for the five sections.
As the project has faced delays in the past, the actual progress will depend on procurement, financing, contracting and implementation milestones.
Key Points
- Project: Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway M-6
- Length: 306 kilometres
- Planned design: Six-lane motorway
- Sections: Five
- Estimated cost: About Rs359 billion
- Construction target: November 2026
- Route: Hyderabad to Sukkur
- Sections I & II: PPP model
- Section III: OPEC Fund financing
- Sections IV & V: Islamic Development Bank financing
FAQs
When will M-6 construction start?
The NHA has informed the National Assembly committee that construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026.
How long is the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway?
The planned motorway is approximately 306 kilometres long.
How many sections does the M-6 have?
The project has been divided into five sections.
What is the estimated cost of M-6?
The NHA briefing placed the estimated overall cost at around Rs359 billion.
Which cities will the M-6 connect?
The main route will connect Hyderabad and Sukkur, passing through key areas including Tando Adam, Nawabshah, Naushahro Feroze and Ranipur.
