Rawalpindi (HRNW) – A major infrastructure project for the residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad has entered its final phase, with the Rawalpindi Ring Road nearing completion after more than 90 percent of construction work has been finished.
According to official sources, preparations have been completed to open the 38.6-kilometer-long Ring Road for traffic by June 15, while the final inauguration date will be approved by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
Sources said that 100 percent of the carpeting work on the route has been completed, while all four major interchanges at Banth, Chak Beli Khan, Adiala and Chakri are ready for operation.
Traffic entering through the GT Road Banth Interchange has already been linked to the motorway network, despite the Thallian Interchange not yet being completed.
Officials stated that only around 5 to 7 percent of the remaining work is left, mainly involving the drainage system, finishing touches and beautification activities. The project is expected to be completed on the fourth deadline set for its completion.
According to authorities, the Thallian Interchange has been included in Phase II of the project and will become fully operational at a later stage. Land acquisition for the broader Thallian Interchange expansion is also underway.
The total cost of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project is estimated at Rs 46.64 billion. Meanwhile, the Punjab Asset Development and Management Company (PADMC) has approved plans for establishing an industrial estate around the Ring Road corridor, although final approval remains subject to endorsement by the Punjab Assembly.
Business leaders have welcomed the project, describing it as a potential game changer for Rawalpindi’s economy. They believe the Ring Road will improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, promote investment and boost commercial and industrial activities across the region.
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