Punjab to Start Rawalpindi Ring Road Phase II Soon

Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has started a feasibility study for Rawalpindi Ring Road Phase II at a cost of Rs. 52 million. The first phase of the road, worth Rs. 38 billion, is now 75 percent complete.

The study, conducted by Nespak and ACE Private Limited, will plan the route from Thalian to Sangjani and link it with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It is expected to finish in four months, after which the Punjab government will start Phase II once the Baanth-Thalian section is ready.

The original Ring Road was 66 km from Baanth to Sangjani, but the new alignment is 38 km from Baanth to Thalian. Phase II will extend the road to connect CPEC and G.T. Road.

Authorities will acquire 500 meters of land on both sides of Phase II to move transport hubs and major markets out of the city. An economic zone will also be built along this route.

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Phase I construction is expected to finish by March next year. The Thalian Interchange is under construction to connect the road to the motorway, and toll plazas are included in the plan.

The road’s new 38.3 km controlled-access alignment starts at Baanth on National Highway (N-5), passes through Chakbeli, Adiala, and Chakri roads, and ends at Thalian Interchange on Motorway M-2. Phase II will be planned by a new consultant to select the best route.