RAWALPINDI: The estimated cost of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project has increased to Rs. 50.4 billion after the Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) approved its third revised PC-I at a meeting in Lahore on October 12, 2026.
The revised plan includes the construction cost of the Thalian broad-based interchange. The project’s original estimated cost was Rs. 26.9 billion, which later increased to Rs. 32.9 billion under the first revision and Rs. 46.4 billion under the second. The latest approval raises the overall estimate further.
The 38.3-kilometre Ring Road route and four interchanges at GT Road Banth, Chakbeli Khan, Adiala and Chakri have been completed. However, some related works remain underway, including the tolling system, way stations and Intelligent Transport System (ITS).
The tolling system has been transferred from One Network Company to the Punjab Ring Road Authority (PRRA), which will now manage its operation and maintenance. The civil structure of the toll booths has been completed, while work on supporting systems continues.
Land acquisition for the Thalian interchange has also been completed. Meanwhile, the project administration has requested a date from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for the road’s inauguration.
The project is expected to improve connectivity around Rawalpindi and provide links to key road networks. However, the inauguration date and completion of the remaining supporting facilities are still awaited.
