Rawalpindi Ring Road enters final stage – Route revealed before opening
The 38.6-kilometer Rawalpindi Ring Road project is now close to completion. Authorities say construction work on most parts of the corridor has already been finished.
Officials expect the main route to open for traffic by mid-June. Important interchanges at Banth, Chak Beli Khan Road, Adiala, and Chakri are also expected to become operational.
The project is being seen as a major step toward improving the road network in Rawalpindi and nearby areas. Thousands of daily commuters are likely to benefit from smoother travel.
Once operational, the Ring Road will help reduce heavy traffic congestion inside the city. It is also expected to improve connectivity between different parts of Rawalpindi.
Authorities believe the project will make transport easier for both local residents and commercial traffic. The road is also expected to reduce travel time on busy routes.
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The nearing completion of the project has created excitement among citizens and transporters. Many people are now waiting for the official launch and opening announcement.
The Rawalpindi Ring Road project could significantly improve daily travel in the city. Reduced congestion may save time and fuel costs for commuters. The project also shows growing focus on large infrastructure development in urban areas.
Meanwhile, Rawalpindi’s electric bus network is set to expand with new bus stops and routes expected to become operational within a week.
Construction work on bus stop sheds for the expanding electric bus network in Rawalpindi is expected to be completed within a week, paving the way for the launch of new e-bus services at Marqa-i-Haq Square, formerly known as Kutchery Chowk.
According to district administration officials, multiple bus bays are being developed at key locations including Fatima Jinnah Women University, District Courts main gate, Marqa-i-Haq Monument, Police Monument on Old Airport Road, State Bank of Pakistan on The Mall, and Gymkhana on Rashid Minhas Road.
Authorities said finishing work is ongoing on drainage systems, lighting, footpaths, service roads, and the Annexe Chowk underpass near Jinnah Park. The underpass is also expected to be opened within a week, improving traffic flow in the area.
Officials confirmed that more than 35 additional electric buses will arrive in the city soon. The Punjab Mass Transit Authority plans to increase the operational fleet from 45 to 80 buses within a month.
