Rawalpindi Gets Five New Flyovers and Underpasses
The Punjab government has approved a major infrastructure development project for Rawalpindi, including the construction of three underpasses and two flyovers. The initiative aims to address the growing traffic congestion at the city’s busiest junctions — Katchery Chowk, Jinnah Park (Annexy Chowk) on Airport Road, and Iftikhar Janjua Chowk on G.T. Road.
Project Overview
According to official details, the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has given collective approval for these five projects, with a total estimated cost exceeding Rs. 13.33 billion. The Frontier Works Organization (FWO) has been assigned the execution responsibility, and initial work such as piling tests has already begun near Fatima Jinnah Women University and the district courts.
These projects are designed to smooth traffic flow for more than 482,000 vehicles that move through the city daily, reducing congestion and travel time significantly.
Details of Key Projects
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Katchery Chowk Flyover and Underpass
The Katchery Chowk project, handling around 200,000 vehicles daily, is the centerpiece of this plan. The Rs. 5.97 billion project includes:
- A 1,394-foot underpass for Saddar-bound traffic from Jinnah Park.
- A four-lane divided flyover to manage cross-city movement.
- Rehabilitation of 2.97 kilometers of slip roads.
- 24.2 kanals of land acquired for construction.
Jinnah Park (Annexy Chowk) Project
At Jinnah Park Chowk, the project includes:
- A 1,263-foot underpass toward Mushtaq Baig Shaheed Road.
- A 1,509-foot flyover leading to Airport Road.
- Upgradation of 2.22 kilometers of at-grade road.
- 5.95 kanals of land acquired for the project.
Iftikhar Janjua Chowk Project
At Iftikhar Janjua Chowk, where nearly 146,000 vehicles pass daily, the plan involves:
- A 1,165-foot underpass to ease traffic flow.
- 1.56 kilometers of at-grade road rehabilitation.
- 4.28 kanals of land acquired for expansion.
Expected Benefits
According to Executive Engineer Rana Qamar Ali, over Rs. 1.5 billion has already been paid for land acquisition near Katchery Chowk. Once completed, the projects will:
- Reduce daily traffic gridlocks across central Rawalpindi.
- Improve connectivity between Airport Road, Saddar, and GT Road.
- Enhance road safety and travel efficiency for commuters.
These infrastructure upgrades mark a significant step toward transforming Rawalpindi into a more efficient and commuter-friendly city.
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