The multi-billion-rupee Rawalpindi Ring Road project, which is nearing completion, will see the plantation of 80,000 saplings along both sides of its 38-kilometre route as part of a large-scale beautification and environmental initiative.
The sources revealed that plantation work will begin after the boundary fencing is installed on both sides of the Ring Road to ensure the protection of the plants.
PHA will carry plantation drive
The Parks and Horticulture Agency (PHA) will carry out a large-scale plantation drive along the entire stretch of the Rawalpindi Ring Road as the project approaches completion.
The initiative will include both local tree species and fruit-bearing trees to improve the environment and enhance the corridor’s scenic beauty.
Ahmed Hassan Ranjha, Managing Director of the PHA Rawalpindi, stated that large saplings up to 10 feet tall will be planted along the route. To create a visually appealing landscape, different species will be planted in two-kilometre sections, meaning one type of tree will line a two-kilometre stretch before another species is planted in the next section.
The plantation plan also includes fruit trees such as jamun, apricot and loquat, while bamboo will be planted near canals and drainage areas. Other local varieties, including poplar, sheesham, phulai, and drek, will be planted across the remaining sections of the road.
Officials viewed that this strategy would create a scenic driving experience for commuters while also contributing to a healthier environment for nearby communities.
Mega project likely to be completed in May
Meanwhile, a senior district administration official said that the Rawalpindi Ring Road project is likely to be completed by the end of April or early May.
He stated that 90 per cent of the structural work, including all bridges, even the railway bridge, has already been completed, while asphalt work has been finished on a 22-kilometre stretch.
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