Rawalpindi: The PKR 47 billion Rawalpindi Ring Road project has reached a significant milestone, with around 90 percent of construction work completed as the project moves closer to its final phase, according to officials.
With the June 30 deadline approaching, most of the major civil works on the 38.3-kilometre corridor have already been finished. Authorities say asphalt laying on approximately 38 kilometres has been completed, while finishing work on the remaining stretch is currently underway.
The remaining tasks include carpeting of around eight kilometres of road, completion of drainage systems, right-of-way finishing, and roadside safety installations. Work on lighting and lampposts is also in progress and is expected to be completed within the coming weeks.
Officials associated with the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) and divisional administration said that while physical progress is substantial, some finishing components may extend slightly beyond the initial timeline. However, they maintained that construction activity is in its final stages and progressing steadily.
Deputy Project Director Ashfaq Sulheri said that the remaining portion of work is expected to be completed by the end of June. He added that installation of streetlights is ongoing and is likely to be finalised within a month.
The completion of construction, however, does not automatically mean immediate opening of the road for public traffic. Officials noted that a final inspection by a provincial government team will determine its readiness for inauguration and traffic flow.
The project, which stretches from Baanth on GT Road to Thalian on the motorway, includes five interchanges at Baanth, Maira Mohra, Khasala, Kolian Parr, and Thalian. It also features multiple bridges, overpasses, and an industrial zone planned along the corridor.
The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) is serving as the main contractor, while the RDA is the executing agency. The project includes the acquisition of 8,992 kanals of land at a cost of PKR 6.7 billion.
Originally conceived as a 68-kilometre route, the project was later redesigned to 38.3 kilometres following a review process. Construction resumed after approvals from successive governments, with the current phase representing one of the most advanced infrastructure developments in the region.
Officials say that while some finishing work remains, the overall pace reflects strong progress on a key transport corridor aimed at improving regional connectivity and easing traffic flow in and around Rawalpindi.
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