After months of anticipation, the much-needed Nawaz Sharif Flyover on Adiala Road is finally opened for traffic even though its service roads are yet to be completed.
Work on the service roads for Nawaz Sharif Flyover will be completed as soon and lights and decoration work on the flyover had already been done. Electricity poles would be relocated within two to three days and the carpeting of the service roads will be completed in a week.
The total cost of Nawaz Sharif Flyover project was Rs 2.113 billion. The flyover is 1915 feet long and 52 feet wide.
On the other hand, the carpeting of double barrel GPO underpass on The Mall had been completed and work on service roads started.
All the work would be completed by June 20 and chief minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate the flyover and underpass the same day.
The GPO underpass is one kilometre long and being constructed at a cost of Rs 4.6 billion from TM Chowk in front of GHQ to the Military Hospital to make The Mall signal-free.
The underpass will benefit about 250,000 vehicles daily and resolve traffic jams in the area.
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A Milestone for Rawalpindi Commuters
Speaking to the media, Commissioner Rawalpindi Aamer Khattak emphasized the public importance of the flyover, stating that its completion would significantly ease the daily traffic congestion on Adiala Road — a major thoroughfare used by thousands of residents.
“This is not just concrete and steel. It’s about improving people’s daily lives,” he said.
He also emphasized the extreme vitality of transparency, quality control, and safety measures throughout the project. “We want every citizen to know their tax money is being used responsibly,” he added.
Encouraging both the contractor and on-site workers, Commissioner Khattak made it a point to analyze their hard work and dedication. He further gave instructions that the safety and well-being of workers be the topmost priority, as they are the real force driving development on the ground.
He stated again that the Punjab government is committed to fast-tracking development projects, and delays or negligence will not be tolerated.
With the flyover set to open in June, residents of Rawalpindi can finally look forward to a smoother, quicker commute, especially during the Eid holidays.
Meanwhile, some of the substitute routes—especially around the Pearl Continental Hotel and Sarwar Road—are in poor condition and posing severe risks to both pedestrians and motorists. Residents and office-goers have raised some of the concerns regarding the slow pace and are urging authorities to accelerate the work.