Significant progress has been made on the long-awaited Rawalpindi Ring Road project, with nearly 49 percent of the construction work now finalized. The update was shared by Chief Engineer of the Rawalpindi Development Authority, Anwar Baran, during a detailed briefing given to Brigadier (R) Babar Alauddin, Chairperson of the Chief Minister’s Surveillance Directorate Punjab.
The major aim behind the visit is intended to analyze the quality of work happening on the major infrastructure initiative and underscores the Punjab government’s strong dedication to the project, which is being closely monitored by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
During his inspection of the construction site, Brig Retired Babar Alauddin expressed satisfaction over the progress but urged RDA officials and contractors to accelerate the pace of the remaining work.
He also emphasized the completion of the Ring Road on time was considered to be a top priority for the provincial leadership, given its potential to simplify Rawalpindi’s chronic traffic congestion and significantly improve urban mobility.
He also provided clear instructions to clamp down on illegal constructions and unapproved housing societies operating within the RDA’s jurisdiction. “No compromise will be ever created on law enforcement,” Alauddin claimed. “All encroachments and unregulated developments must need to be dealt with strictly.”
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The Rawalpindi Ring Road, once completed, is anticipated to bring a revolution to the transport network city by diverting heavy traffic away from city centers. It will help in
- Minimizing travel time
- Enhancing regional connectivity
It will likely serve as a vital corridor for cargo and goods movement between the northern and southern regions of Punjab, giving a major boost to local commerce and urban development.
RDA officials, engineers, and contractors were there at the site visit, along with several assuring the visiting delegation of their dedication to meeting the project deadlines. The project is being created under a phased approach, with regular inspections and updates to ensure transparency and accountability.
Citizens and commuters of Rawalpindi, long affected by severe traffic bottlenecks, now look forward to the project’s completion with renewed hope and anticipation.