The City Traffic Police Rawalpindi has issued a traffic diversion plan as construction work begins on Main Peshawar Road from September 8, 2026.
According to the traffic plan, diversions will be implemented around the working areas of Qasim Market, Race Course Chowk and Charing Cross on Main Peshawar Road.
The diversion plan will come into effect from Tuesday, September 8, as the construction project formally begins.
Citizens have been advised to use alternative routes during their commute and follow instructions issued by traffic police to avoid inconvenience.
The City Traffic Police Rawalpindi said its personnel will remain deployed in the field to facilitate commuters and ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the construction work.
Construction has begun on two major underpass projects on Peshawar Road in Rawalpindi as authorities work to ease traffic congestion and create a wider signal-free corridor.
The Rs8 billion project, being carried out by the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), includes underpasses at Race Course Park and Charing Cross.
The officials said that the work will be completed within two to three months, with the project targeted for completion before the end of the year.
Unlike some previous road projects, traffic will not be completely stopped during construction. Dedicated service roads have been built to keep vehicles moving, although commuters may face delays around the construction sites, particularly during peak hours.
Authorities say utility relocation work, including electricity pylons, water pipes and telecommunications cables, has already been completed to allow construction to proceed.
The underpasses are part of a planned 25-kilometre signal-free corridor connecting the Islamabad Expressway with Motorway Chowk along Peshawar Road.
Once completed, the wider project is expected to reduce travel times between the two points to around 15 to 20 minutes.
Drivers have been advised to allow extra time for journeys and consider alternative routes through Westridge and nearby roads during busy periods.