The Punjab government also plans to establish an industrial zone along the Ring Road corridor to encourage investment and create new employment opportunities.
Meanwhile, construction of the Thalian Interchange will begin after the completion of the main Ring Road project. The interchange will improve connectivity with the motorway network and the Islamabad International Airport corridor and is expected to take around three months to complete.
The Rawalpindi Ring Road project has faced several delays over the years because of route changes, rising costs, and administrative issues.
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The original 68-kilometre alignment was revised after allegations of irregularities. Following the redesign, the project’s length was reduced to 38.3 kilometres before construction resumed under the updated plan.
Once operational, the Rawalpindi Ring Road is expected to become one of Punjab’s key transport corridors, improving regional connectivity and reducing travel time for commuters and freight traffic travelling between GT Road, the motorway network, and nearby industrial areas.