Parking Crisis Worsens at Rawalpindi Courts Despite New Underpass and Flyover

Illegal parking has once again caused severe traffic congestion outside the District Courts in Rawalpindi, despite the construction of a new underpass and overhead bridge to improve traffic flow.

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• According to court visitors, around 25, 000 individuals, including lawyers, employees, clerks, and litigants, visit the District Courts daily, but no proper parking facility is available.
• Authorities had confirmed a complete ban on roadside parking and aims to construct a commercial parking plaza near Jinnah Park at an estimated cost of Rs.

Thousands of motorcycles and dozens of cars are parked along the road near the court's main entrance, causing frequent traffic jams, particularly during morning and afternoon peak hours. Pakistan Problems Travel Advisory for Pilgrims Visiting Iran and Iraq.

Authorities had confirmed a complete ban on roadside parking and aims to construct a commercial parking plaza near Jinnah Park at an estimated cost of Rs. 1 billion. Nevertheless, construction has yet to commence, even after six months.

With no dedicated parking facility available, vehicles have returned to their previous roadside parking spots, undermining the purpose of the new infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the administration has awarded a roadside parking contract, with the contractor charging Rs. 100 per motorcycle and Rs. 200 per car. The charges have reportedly led to disputes involving lawyers and litigants. Road to Skardu Closed After Massive Landslide.

They pressed authorities to immediately commence construction of the proposed parking plaza, warning that traffic congestion would continue unless the parking difficulty was addressed.

District Bar Association President Malik Tariq Mahmood Sajid Awan remarked the association had raised the problem with the relevant authorities and demanded the construction of the parking plaza at Jinnah Park. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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