Over 75% Work Completed on RRR Project, DG RDA
RAWALPINDI: On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, work on the mega project Rawalpindi Ring Road is progressing rapidly.
The Director General, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Kinza Murtaza, stated that more than 75% of the project work has been completed. She added that had there been no temporary interruptions caused by heavy rains and flood-like conditions, the completion rate would have surpassed 85%.
A special meeting was held at the RDA in this regard, where Project Manager Lt. Col. Fazal Khan gave a detailed briefing on the project’s progress. The DG RDA, Kinza Murtaza, commended the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) for executing the project in a highly professional manner.
According to the DG RDA, the total cost of the project is approximately Rs. 35 billion, and it is being completed without placing any additional burden on the national exchequer. She emphasized that the project is progressing strictly within the financial commitments made by the government at the time of its initiation, with no new expenditures or cost overruns approved.
The DG RDA further stated that upon completion, the Ring Road will significantly reduce traffic congestion in the twin cities and adjoining areas. It will provide a faster and easier route for travelers moving from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Punjab and will also save around 35 minutes of travel time for commuters heading towards Islamabad International Airport.
She added that the project will ensure direct connectivity between the Motorway and the GT Road, while work on the feasibility study for Phase-II is also underway and will be launched soon.
The DG RDA reaffirmed that the Ring Road project is being carried out with complete transparency, leaving no room for irregularities or corruption.
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