Ring Road Project
RAWALPINDI: The installation of the girders on the longest Soan Bridge, a vital part of the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) project, officially began on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in this essential infrastructure development.
The Soan Bridge, which spans the Soan River, plays a crucial role in the project aimed at easing traffic congestion in Rawalpindi and enhancing regional connectivity.
During the inauguration of the girder installation, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Director-General Kinza Murtaza highlighted the importance of this development, emphasizing that it marks a major achievement in the construction of the multi-lane highway.
The RRR project is designed to reduce traffic congestion within Rawalpindi by providing an alternative route to the already overcrowded city center, thus improving traffic flow and reducing travel times.
Once completed, the Ring Road will offer a safer, more efficient route for travelers, benefiting not just Rawalpindi but the entire region. “The completion of this girder is an important step forward in the Ring Road Rawalpindi project,” said Murtaza.
She also stressed that while meeting deadlines is crucial, there will be no compromise on the quality and standard of the work. The construction of the flyovers will adhere to the highest standards to ensure public safety and convenience.
The RRR project is a flagship initiative by the RDA aimed at improving Rawalpindi’s transportation network by connecting major roads, highways, and industrial areas.
In collaboration with other authorities, RDA is working diligently to ensure the project progresses smoothly while maintaining strict safety protocols during construction.
With the Soan Bridge girder installation underway, the project is on track for completion in the coming months, significantly benefiting Rawalpindi’s infrastructure and contributing to the region’s economic development.
Earlier this month, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) of the federal government approved the revised PC-1 of the project, which is expected to be discussed in the upcoming Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting.
Although the project is scheduled for completion by June 2025, the current pace of work has been slow, with only 37% of the construction completed. However, following the approval of the revised PC-I, the construction is expected to accelerate.
The Ring Road, which will stretch over a distance of 38.3 kilometers, will begin at Banth on the Grand Trunk (GT) Road and end at the Thallian Motorway Interchange, further enhancing Rawalpindi’s infrastructure.
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