Deadline Announced to Complete 2 Underpasses in Rawalpindi

The Rawalpindi divisional administration has set an announcement deadline for finishing two underpasses on Peshawar Road by November 2026. These construction projects, valued at Rs. 8 billion, have advanced to around 60% completion. Commissioner Rawalpindi, Salman Ghani, communicated this directive during a visit to the Race Course Chowk and Charing Cross construction sites.

At these locations, Ghani assessed the project's progress and instructed officials to continue the work at its current speed without sacrificing the quality of the construction.

The superintending engineer of Highway Circle No. 1 informed the commissioner that workers had successfully completed the major structural tasks, such as piling, deck slabs, and capping beams. Now, the focus of the construction teams is shifting to barriers, excavation, utility relocation, drainage systems, and further development of the roads.

The Race Course Underpass will be designed with two lanes for northbound traffic and include three-level road lanes for better traffic flow. In contrast, the Charing Cross Underpass will cater to southbound traffic and will have two underpass lanes along with two-level road lanes.

In addition to these underpasses, authorities are also working on rehabilitating and widening the road between Bungalow No. 276 and Raffay Mall. As part of their efforts to reduce roadside obstructions and enhance traffic flow, the administration is moving utility services underground. Ghani has also directed the officials to maintain effective traffic management, provide alternate routes, and implement anti-smog measures to control the dust and air pollution at the construction sites.