The much-awaited Rawalpindi Ring Road project has reached a crucial milestone, with 37% of its construction completed. Officials from the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) have confirmed their commitment to meeting the revised deadline of September 2025, promising transformative benefits for Rawalpindi’s infrastructure and economic landscape.
Key Project Highlights
- Length and Route: The 38.8-kilometer Ring Road stretches from Banth Mor on GT Road to the Thalian Interchange on the motorway, designed to ease urban traffic and boost connectivity.
- Completion Progress: Earthwork is fully completed, and contractors are speeding up construction to finish the remaining 63%.
- Cost Revisions: Initially approved in 2021 at PKR 23.6 billion, the project now faces an estimated cost of PKR 39 billion, largely due to inflation and rising material prices.
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Economic and Traffic Benefits
The Rawalpindi Ring Road is expected to:
- Ease Traffic Congestion: Provide relief to commuters on overcrowded city roads, reducing travel time.
- Enhance Connectivity: Link key urban centers and business hubs to motorways, fostering regional trade.
- Boost Economic Growth: Stimulate economic activity by connecting industrial zones, reducing transportation costs, and encouraging investment in surrounding areas.
Overcoming Challenges
Despite significant cost Increases, officials are determined to maintain project quality while maintaining to the revised timeline. The Punjab Planning and Development Wing (PDWP) and Central Development Working Party (CDWP) are currently reviewing the updated Project Concept-1 (PC-I) proposal for approval.
Measures have been implemented to control costs, including adjustments to non-essential overheads. Officials emphasize that contractors are employing advanced construction techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.
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Timeline and Contractor Updates
Initially awarded to the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) for PKR 26 billion, the contract has undergone multiple revisions. In May 2024, the RDA filed an amended PC-I of PKR 32.9 billion, which was later increased to PKR 39 billion after accounting for inflation. Contractors have been instructed to accelerate construction efforts to meet the extended 46-month timeline.
Long-Awaited Development Gains Momentum
After three decades of planning, the Rawalpindi Ring Road is finally taking shape, marking a significant leap for Rawalpindi’s infrastructure. The project’s timely completion is anticipated to improve connectivity, ease city roads, and catalyze economic development in the region.
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