The PKR 47 billion Rawalpindi Ring Road project has reached a major milestone, with approximately 90% of construction now completed as it enters its final phase, according to official sources.
As the June 30 deadline nears, most of the major civil works across the 38.3-kilometre route have been finished. Authorities report that asphalt laying has been completed on nearly 38 kilometres, while remaining work is focused on finishing the last segment.
Ongoing activities include carpeting of around eight kilometres, completion of drainage systems, right-of-way finishing, and installation of roadside safety features. Work on streetlights and lampposts is also underway and is expected to conclude in the coming weeks.
Officials from the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) and divisional administration stated that although overall progress is substantial, some finishing tasks may extend slightly beyond the original timeline. They added that construction is in its final stages and progressing steadily.
Deputy Project Director Ashfaq Sulheri said the remaining work is expected to be completed by the end of June, noting that streetlight installation is ongoing and likely to be finalized within a month.
However, completion of construction does not necessarily mean immediate opening of the road for traffic. A final inspection by a provincial government team will determine whether it is ready for inauguration and public use.
The project runs from Baanth on GT Road to Thalian on the motorway and includes five interchanges at Baanth, Maira Mohra, Khasala, Kolian Parr, and Thalian. It also features several bridges, overpasses, and a planned industrial zone along the corridor.
The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) is the main contractor, while the RDA serves as the executing agency. The project involves acquisition of 8,992 kanals of land at a cost of PKR 6.7 billion.
Originally planned as a 68-kilometre corridor, the route was later revised to 38.3 kilometres after a review process. Construction resumed following approvals from successive governments, with the current phase marking one of the most advanced infrastructure developments in the region.
Officials say that although some finishing work remains, the overall pace reflects strong progress on a key transport project aimed at improving regional connectivity and easing traffic congestion in and around Rawalpindi.
