RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has approved the construction of an underpass on Mall Road in Saddar, Rawalpindi, to reduce traffic congestion in the busy area.
As per the report, officials said the double-barrel underpass will be built from TM Chowk to MH Chowk, making Mall Road signal-free. A sidewalk will also be constructed for pedestrians.
Work on the project is expected to start on February 17 and is planned to be completed in two months.
Traffic Plan During Construction;
Rawalpindi Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Beenish Fatima told Dawn that Mall Road will be closed for all traffic between MH Chowk and TM Chowk during construction.
To manage traffic, Rawalpindi City Traffic Police have made an alternative plan. Around 150 traffic police officers will be deployed at different locations to assist motorists.
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Alternative Routes;
A traffic police spokesperson confirmed that traffic from MH Chowk to TM Chowk will be diverted to Haider Road, from there vehicles can move towards Murree Road and Kutchery Chowk.
CTO Beenish Fatima advised citizens to follow traffic police instructions and contact them for any help.
When finished, the underpass is expected to make traffic move better on Mall Road and nearby areas.
The city traffic police assured that they will take all necessary steps to ensure public safety. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes, follow traffic rules, and reach out to the police in case of any emergency. As part of public awareness efforts, the traffic police have distributed 2,000 guideline materials to inform citizens about the project.
