Ring Road project reaches key milestone

The installation of girders on the longest Soan Bridge under the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) project officially began on Thursday, marking a critical milestone in this important infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Rawalpindi.

Inaugurating the installation of the girders on the Soan Bridge, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Director General Kinza Murtaza on Thursday said the development marks a major achievement in the construction of the multi-lane highway. lanes, which aims to reduce traffic jams and stimulate regional development. connectivity.

The Soan Bridge girder, which spans the Soan River, is a crucial element in the delivery of this vital infrastructure project. “The completion of this girder is an important milestone in the Ring Road Rawalpindi project,” DG RD said, adding, “Once completed, the Ring Road will not only reduce traffic congestion in Rawalpindi but will also provide a smoother route safe and more efficient for travelers across the region.

The DG directed the officers concerned to complete the work timely and efficiently. She stressed that the project must meet all deadlines set in the schedule.

“However, there will be no compromise on the quality and standard of the works. We are committed to ensuring that the viaducts are constructed to the highest standards for the safety and convenience of the public,” she said. added.

The RRR project, a flagship initiative of RDA, aims to improve the city’s transportation network by connecting various major roads, highways and industrial areas. The project will provide an alternative route to the already congested city center, helping to reduce travel times and improve traffic flow, she said.

RDA works collaboratively to ensure the project runs smoothly and that safety protocols are strictly followed during the construction phase.

With the completion of the Soan Bridge girders, the project is on track to be completed in the coming months, which will significantly benefit Rawalpindi’s infrastructure and contribute to regional economic development.

Earlier this month, the Federal Government’s Central Development Working Group (CDWP) approved the revised PC-1 of the project which will be considered at the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting.

The RRR project is scheduled to be completed in June 2025, but the current pace of work is extremely slow. The ring road will start from Banth on the Grand Trunk Road (GT) and end at the Thallian highway interchange, a distance of 38.3 kilometers.

According to an RDA official, the much-awaited project has seen 37% of its construction completed and the project would accelerate after the approval of the revised PC-I.