Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mott MacDonald Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd to prepare a modern land-use plan and corridor development strategy for the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) project, where 70% of construction has already been completed.
The agreement was finalised during a meeting at the RDA Headquarters, chaired by Additional Director General Mansoor Ahmed Khan. Senior officials, including RDA Chief Planner Muhammad Tahir Mew, Director Land Ghazanfar Ali Awan, Director Building Control Samiullah Niazi, Director MP&TE Atif Mehmood Chaudhry, and representatives of Mott MacDonald, were present.
Under the MoU, a comprehensive framework will be developed to guide urban growth along the 8.38-kilometre stretch of the Ring Road with a 500-metre-wide belt. The corridor will feature economic zones, residential communities, health and education facilities, industrial hubs, transport terminals, recreational spaces, and business centres, transforming the project into Pakistan’s first modern urban development model based on the concept of an economic corridor.
RDA Director-General Kinza Murtaza hailed the initiative as a “historic milestone” for the city, noting that it would contain urban sprawl, ease chronic traffic congestion, and ensure sustainable growth. She added that the partnership with Mott MacDonald reflects a proactive approach to integrated urban planning, positioning Rawalpindi as a model for other cities.
The project is also expected to strengthen connectivity, reduce environmental pollution, lower accident rates, and create new economic opportunities. By adopting international best practices, the Ring Road development aims to improve the quality of life for residents while reshaping Rawalpindi’s urban landscape for future generations.
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