Summary Signal-Free Rawalpindi project completed in 179 days, featuring underpasses and bridges to ease congestion, with over 200,000 vehicles expected to benefit daily.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – The “Signal-Free Rawalpindi” project has been completed in a record 179 days, ahead of its مقررہ timeline of 190 days, marking one of Pakistan’s fastest urban infrastructure developments.
Under the project, authorities constructed five underpasses, two overhead bridges, and a pedestrian bridge to ease traffic congestion across key شہر routes.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Maarka-e-Haq Square in Rawalpindi, with Kutchery Chowk officially renamed to reflect historical significance. A commemorative plaque was also unveiled during the ceremony.
The chief minister visited various sites of the signal-free corridor, including overhead bridges and road expansions, and reviewed ongoing work from Annexy Chowk to GPO Chowk. Officials, including Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharath, briefed her on project progress.
According to authorities, the corridor passes through some of the busiest areas of the city and is expected to facilitate the movement of over 200,000 vehicles daily. The project also includes the city’s first modern pedestrian bridge at Maarka-e-Haq Square.
The broader plan envisions a 25-kilometre signal-free corridor stretching from Rawat to the motorway, featuring a total of nine underpasses and three flyovers. Officials confirmed that two phases have been completed, while the third phase is nearing completion. Additional underpasses are also planned at Race Course, Charing Cross, and AFIC Chowk.
Speaking at the occasion, Maryam Nawaz said the project would significantly transform Rawalpindi’s traffic system and urban mobility, providing improved travel facilities for residents.
