Construction work on the long-awaited Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway, also known as the M-6, is scheduled to begin in November 2026, according to a briefing given by the National Highway Authority (NHA).
The development was shared with the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division during a briefing on the major road infrastructure project.
NHA Member Planning and Design Dr. Shafique informed the committee about the project’s construction plans and its overall scope. The motorway is expected to cover approximately 306 kilometers between Hyderabad and Sukkur.
The M-6 project has been divided into five sections to facilitate its construction and management. The estimated total cost of the motorway has been placed at Rs. 359 billion.
The Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway is planned as an important road link in Sindh, connecting two major cities and improving connectivity along the route. Its completion is expected to strengthen road infrastructure and facilitate the movement of passengers and commercial traffic.
The motorway is also expected to provide an upgraded alternative to existing road routes between Hyderabad and Sukkur. A modern controlled-access highway could help improve travel efficiency while supporting the movement of goods between different parts of Sindh and other regions of Pakistan.
The announcement of a November 2026 construction start provides a specific timeline for the next phase of the project. The actual pace of work will depend on construction activities across the five designated sections and the completion of associated project requirements.
The estimated Rs. 359 billion cost reflects the scale of the infrastructure investment required to develop the 306-kilometer motorway. Large transport projects of this nature typically involve extensive road construction, bridges, interchanges and other supporting infrastructure.
For Sindh, the M-6 is particularly relevant because the Hyderabad-Sukkur corridor carries significant passenger and commercial traffic. Improved motorway connectivity could support businesses, transportation operators and communities located along the route.
The project is also linked to Pakistan’s broader motorway network. Once developed, the Hyderabad-Sukkur section could improve continuity of high-speed road connectivity between northern and southern parts of the country.
The NHA’s briefing to the National Assembly committee has provided an update on the project’s expected construction schedule and financial scale. The November 2026 target will now be an important milestone for the M-6 development.
Further details about construction progress, contractors, financing arrangements and individual sections are expected as the project moves toward the scheduled start.
For residents and businesses along the Hyderabad-Sukkur corridor, the motorway could eventually bring changes to travel patterns and regional connectivity. Its development is therefore being closely watched as one of Sindh’s major planned transportation projects.