The Punjab government has approved the second revised cost of the 38.3-kilometre-long Rawalpindi Ring Road project, increasing the total estimated cost to Rs46.63 billion.
Initially project estimated at Rs 26.9bn
Initially, the project was estimated at Rs26.9 billion. After the first revision of the PC-1, the cost increased to Rs32.9 billion. With the latest revision, the project’s total cost has now risen to Rs46.63 billion.
The Rawalpindi Ring Road project is aimed at improving regional connectivity and easing traffic flow around Rawalpindi and adjoining areas.
Notification issued by Housing Department
According to a notification issued by the Housing Department, the Governor of Punjab has approved the second revised PC-1 for the Rawalpindi Ring Road project.
The project was reviewed during the 62nd meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) held on January 29, 2026.
Under the official approval, the total project cost has been fixed at Rs 46.63 billion, and the completion deadline has been set for September 2026.
It has also been decided that construction of the Thallian Interchange will be carried out simultaneously with the National Highway Authority’s (NHA) proposed expansion of Motorway M-2 to ensure coordination between the two projects.
PHA will carry plantation drive
On the other hand, 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.
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.
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