RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has unveiled plans to overhaul Murree Road, a major thoroughfare connecting Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with an estimated investment of Rs. 9 billion.
The project aims to improve road conditions and enhance traffic flow, benefiting thousands of commuters who rely on this key route.
RDA Director General Kinza Murtaza confirmed that the project will focus on two primary initiatives. The first involves the construction of service lanes on both sides of Murree Road, stretching from Liaquat Bagh to Chandni Chowk, at an estimated cost of Rs. 8.1 billion.
These lanes will significantly increase traffic capacity and make the road signal-free from Marrir Chowk to Faizabad once completed. A land acquisition survey is underway, with practical work expected to begin after funds are released by the provincial government.
The second initiative, costing Rs. 953 million, focuses on the rehabilitation of Murree Road from Saddar Flashman’s to Faizabad, including resurfacing and re-carpeting of the existing stretch. This upgrade follows the last major repairs, which took place in 2014 after the construction of the Metro Bus elevated track.
The Punjab government has asked RDA and other civic bodies to submit projects aimed at enhancing Rawalpindi’s infrastructure. These efforts are part of a broader development package for the city, which will also focus on improving water supply, sewerage, and civic amenities starting in 2026.
The RDA’s planned upgrades are expected to ease congestion, improve road safety, and present a cleaner, more organised appearance to the city’s visitors and residents alike.