The government plans to complete the Rs. 14 billion Kutchery Chowk remodeling project ahead of schedule and is also constructing a Rs. 1.6 billion parking plaza in Jinnah Park, formerly known as Bhutto Park.
Divisional Commissioner Amir Khattak shared the details during a press briefing at the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation offices on Tuesday. Punjab Highway Department Superintendent Engineer Rao Tahir and other senior officials accompanied him.
Officials said the Kutchery Chowk remodeling project is part of the signal free corridor from Ammar Chowk to Motorway Chowk.
They said the government is spending Rs. 3.9 billion on the Jinnah Park and Annexe Chowk flyover and underpass, Rs. 5.9 billion on the Kutchery Chowk underpass and flyover, and Rs. 2.6 billion on the Iftikhar Janjua Chowk underpass.
The project covers a total of 31 kanals of land. The commissioner said the project had an 18 month completion timeline under the agreement, but the government decided to speed up work to reduce inconvenience to the public.
He said authorities aim to finish the project by May 31 and have deployed double shift work to accelerate progress without compromising quality.
He added that the project aims to improve traffic flow and eliminate problems caused by roadside parking. Authorities are building a parking plaza in Jinnah Park and have sent proposals for five more parking plazas, including in Saddar and Cantonment areas.
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Bas kar do Pakistan ka barish ka system tabah ho gya hy in flyover aur underpass say
Bhai, ye research kis laboratory mein hui hai?
Under passes are very good solutions but parking plazas are seriously flawed in conceptions. They do not consider the options of motorists, while fixing the parking fees. For example, 100 rupees for an hour, even if you have only to deliver a message to somebody, requiring a few minutes of parking!
All developments in Fauji areas. Rawalpindi city areas have worst traffic clutters, but they are not even being considered for any under passes or overhead bridges.
Nullah laye express way is much important for twin cities.to improve the traffic flow. Existanat roads are not enough for increased population of Rawalpindi .
Yes indeed
Bro, it’s a long story of political grudge and bias. Since it’s an initiative of Sheikh Rashid, the Leaguers won’t build it else Sheikh should claim the credit. The long-delayed TB Hospital on Eidgah Road and a school opposite the Shell fuel station at Sardaran da Bagh have also met the same fate.