Rawalpindi’s Biggest Signal-Free Corridor Project Postponed

Notably, the Murree Road signal-free corridor project has been deferred for one year due to financial constraints, putting a key infrastructure initiative on hold against the backdrop of funding shortages.

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• While widening work has began on Upper Jhika Gali, Hall Road and Imtiaz Shaheed Road, murree Road and Kashmir Road are being upgraded to state highway status.
• Despite the setback, the administration has approved a Rs1.4735 billion Murree Development Program to improve infrastructure, beautification and water supply.

For context, the decision comes as authorities grapple with limited resources, forcing a pause in the planned corridor. It was projected to ease traffic on one of Rawalpindi's busiest routes.

In practice, the package intends to transform Murree into a modern, environment-friendly and safe tourist destination. Punjab Approves 3 Development Schemes Worth Rs. 63 Billion.

Construction work within the hill station is already underway. Under the program, roads will be widened, and a network of 120 link roads will be developed to ease traffic congestion.

For context, the historic restoration of Mall Road additionally forms part of the program, with 23 heritage buildings and 76 shops to be restored according to their original architectural design.

Notably, the Walled City Authority has been allocated Rs550 million to beautify Mall Road and install uniform signboards. Transporters Demand Protection From Robbers at Key Motorway.

Illegal three-story structures affecting the natural landscape along Mall Road, Hall Road and Imtiaz Shaheed Road will be demolished and replaced with parks and green spaces.

Meanwhile, the plan additionally includes the construction of multi-story parking plazas to address Murree's parking shortage. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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