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Rawalpindi Road Projects Face Delays as Major Developments Shift to 2026

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Rawalpindi – As 2025 draws to a close, Rawalpindi’s infrastructure landscape presents a mixed picture of achievements and setbacks. While the Punjab government completed several key road projects, several major initiatives, some in the works for a decade, have missed their deadlines and are now set to be completed in mid-2026, according to The Express Tribune.

Infrastructure Update: Wins So Far, Delays Still Ahead

The provincial government’s Rs 30 billion investment in the city’s road network yielded tangible results this year. Notably, the Nawaz Sharif Flyover and crucial underpasses at TM and GPO Chowks were completed, helping ease local traffic congestion. However, many of the city’s most ambitious projects remain under construction:

  • Kachehri Chowk: Work on this multi-level interchange began late in 2025, with an expected completion date of March 2026. The interchange is designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in one of Rawalpindi’s busiest areas.

  • Rawalpindi Ring Road: With 75% of the work completed after three years of construction, this Rs50 billion project is now targeting a final inauguration in the last week of March 2026.

  • Leh Expressway: Despite its critical role in flood mitigation, the Leh Expressway project remains stalled at the administrative level. Progress has been limited to preparing a Rs9.5 billion PC-I, which is a key step in the project’s planning process.

The 2026 Roadmap

Despite the setbacks of 2025, the Punjab government has signaled an aggressive start to the New Year, with several new contracts set to begin in January:

  • Peshawar Road: Construction of three new underpasses at Race Course, Qabristan, and Charing Cross is slated to begin soon.

  • Murree Road: The high-traffic corridor between Liaquat Bagh and Chandni Chowk will undergo an expansion to alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow.

  • Electric Transit: The newly launched electric bus service will expand its routes, providing eco-friendly transportation options to more areas of Rawalpindi.

While 2025 provided much-needed relief to localized traffic bottlenecks, the completion of Rawalpindi’s most significant infrastructure projects remains the primary challenge for the provincial administration in 2026. As Rawalpindi looks toward the future, these projects will play a crucial role in shaping the city’s growth and development.

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