Rawalpindi Ring Road Anticipated Launch in August
Rawalpindi: Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed satisfaction with the advancement of the 38 km-long Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR), sharing that 12% of the development work has been completed. The project is slated for completion by August 2024, with Chief Minister Naqvi commending the efforts of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO). Emphasizing the urgent need for the project, he highlighted the Ring Road's potential as a significant driver of regional development.
During his visit to the site, Chief Minister Naqvi inspected the ongoing construction of a bridge on Soan Bridge and was briefed by the FWO on the swift progress of the Ring Road development in Rawalpindi. Originally proposed in 1991 with an estimated length of 74 km, the RRR has now been adjusted to a 38 km stretch.
Key Details about Rawalpindi Ring Road:
- Length: 38 km
- Width: 300 ft.
- Lanes: 6
- Bridges: 13
- Overpasses: 10
- Culverts: 51
- Subways: 16
- Feasibility Report: 2008
- Total Structures: 90
- Starting Point: Sangjani
- End Point: Rawat
- Contractor: FWO
- Authority: Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA)
- Launch Date: August 2024
- Total Cost: PKR 22.8 Billion
The FWO also updated him on the progress of the Daducha Dam, expected to address the water needs of the region. It aims to provide clean drinking water to a significant population in the area, addressing water scarcity and low rainfall faced by Rawalpindi.
Acknowledging public inconvenience during development, Chief Minister Naqvi stressed the importance of project completion despite disruptions. He commended the team working on the initiatives and urged them to meet deadlines.
The Rawalpindi Ring Road, captured in various pictures along its length, is rapidly progressing and holds substantial potential for economic development in the region.
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