Rawalpindi Ring Road to open to traffic in coming weeks

Gujar khan - The Rawalpindi Ring Road project, linking GT Road with the M-2 motorway, is expected to open to traffic in the coming weeks, with the authorities directed to complete all finishing work by October 25. Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Suleman Ghani said on Sunday that the government planned to open the mega infrastructure project to the public in the coming weeks. Responding to a query by The Nation, he said the relevant departments had been instructed to complete the remaining work within the stipulated deadline. Two killed, three injured in roadside accident in Tando Muhammad Khan Former Rawalpindi district nazim and PML-N ex-MNA Raja Jawaid Ikhlas said the project was conceived during the PML-N government in 2015. He credited the Punjab government, under the chief minister's guidance and with the provision of funds, for advancing the project towards completion. He said the Ring Road would provide easier access to Islamabad International Airport for overseas Pakistanis from Gujar Khan, Kallar Syedan, Jhelum, Mirpur and Dadyal, while helping reduce the burden of heavy traffic on Rawalpindi city. Mr Ikhlas added that the road, passing through Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi and Taxila tehsils, would stimulate commercial and economic activity in surrounding areas and improve the livelihoods of local residents. Residents protest likely closure of historic Lalkurti dispensary Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner Gujar Khan, Syeda Zeneb Hussain visited the Banth Mor starting point of the Ring Road and inspected tree plantation and other finishing work. She directed the relevant officials to ensure that all remaining activities were completed by October 25 to make the project ready for inauguration and public use. Tags: