RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated major projects valued at Rs8.77 billion in Rawalpindi.
She opened the Adiala Road Nawaz Sharif Flyover and the Mall Road GPO Chowk Underpass, both completed swiftly while maintaining high construction standards.
At the inauguration, Maryam received a warm welcome with petals showered upon her. Provincial Minister for C\&W Sohaib Bherth and Secretary C\&W Sohail Ashraf provided details of the projects.
Maryam was briefed that 67 road projects covering 607 kilometers have been initiated in Rawalpindi, with 51 already finished.
The Nawaz Sharif Flyover and GPO Underpass are expected to handle around 300,000 vehicles daily, significantly easing traffic on GT Road, Ring Road, and Chakri Interchange Motorway. Commuters using the flyover will save time and fuel costs.
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Areas like Gorakhpur, Adiala, Khalsa Khurd, Khalsa Kalan, Dhalan, Jarrar Camp, Dhok Awan, and Singral will benefit from the flyover. A new two-kilometer service road has also been built. Around 200,000 vehicles are expected to pass through the GPO Chowk and TM Chowk route on Mall Road every day.
The GPO Underpass includes advanced pedestrian facilities and intelligent signal systems, aiding access to National Highway N-5 via Kashmir Road. It will notably ease traffic flow around Saddar Bazaar, Railway Station, and CMH.
Maryam said that making life easier for people through development projects is her top priority. She also shared plans to improve Kutchehry Road and Mall Road.
Addressing attendees, Maryam announced clean drinking water initiatives across Punjab, including South Punjab and Pothohar, alongside plans for Murree’s water supply and Nullah Lai’s expansion. She assured the timely completion of Rawalpindi Ring Road.
In light of impending heavy rains, Maryam instructed all relevant institutions, including Wasa, PDMA, local governments, Rescue 1122, and traffic police, to be on high alert for relief efforts.
Paying tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi on his 8th death anniversary, Maryam remarked, “Edhi’s life teaches us that sincere passion can serve humanity.”
New announcements
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Clean drinking water: Projects will roll out across Punjab, including South Punjab and Pothohar.
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Murree supply: A swift plan will tackle Murree’s water shortages.
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Nullah Lai upgrade: Design work has begun to widen and improve the stormwater channel.
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Ring Road deadline: Rawalpindi Ring Road will be finished in “record time,” she said.
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