RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Apr, 2026) The Rawalpindi Ring Road project has reached 85 per cent completion, with authorities stepping up efforts to ensure its timely completion.
Chairing a review meeting at the Commissioner’s Office here on Monday, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Engineer Aamir Khattak described the 38.3-kilometre project as a “game changer” for easing traffic congestion in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
He directed officials to utilise all available resources to meet deadlines, noting that challenges such as disruptions in material supply and rising water levels were causing delays. He called for a coordinated strategy to address these issues promptly.
Khattak also ordered the construction of water storage tanks along the route, saying they would serve both project requirements and public use, including by the Horticulture Agency.
During a briefing, officials said 99 per cent of work on the Railway Bridge and Maira Mohra Interchange had been completed, while the Nala Bridge stood at 97 per cent completion. The commissioner directed that the remaining work be expedited to meet a target completion date by the end of May.
The meeting also reviewed pending payments related to land acquisition. Khattak instructed the concerned deputy commissioners to ensure immediate clearance of dues to avoid any hindrance to progress.
He added that a proposal to establish a dedicated policing system for the Ring Road was under consideration, with plans to deploy a separate traffic police force to maintain smooth traffic flow.
