Pindi prepares uplift plan for FY26

RAWALPINDI:

The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has prepared a proposed Annual Development Plan (ADP) for the fiscal year 2025–26.

The plan, which awaits final approval from the Punjab government, includes major infrastructure initiatives under the "Urban Development Package" and "City Development Package."

The proposed projects consist of three underpasses, one flyover, a multi-storey parking plaza, and several road infrastructure schemes.

Each development initiative has been recommended by the respective members of the national and provincial assemblies.

The proposed ADP includes feasibility studies for an underpass at Chandni Chowk, another at Rawal Road on Murree Road, and a third at Marrir Chowk.

A flyover is also proposed from Siddiqui Chowk to IJP Road. Under the Urban Development Package, the dualisation of Adiala Road from Khasala Khurd to Gorakhpur is estimated to cost Rs2.539 billion.

Expansion and improvement of the 8.5-kilometre stretch from Girja Road (Thalian Interchange) to Akbar Chowk will cost Rs603.32 million. Development on Adiala Road, including the Chakri Link from School Road to Biscuit Factory Chowk and Talsa Road, is projected at Rs1,297.660 million.

Meanwhile, the upgrade of High Court Road from Bostan Khan Road to Car Chowk, Bilal Shaheed Chowk, and Scheme-3 Road will require Rs423.241 million.

Under the City Development Package, a multi-storey parking plaza will be constructed at Liaquat Bagh on the WASA Buzzer Site at a cost of Rs2,532.500 million.

An underpass at Stadium Road, linking Nanth Avenue to IJP Road, is projected to cost Rs770.320 million.

Restoration and improvement of the western alternative route from Chandni Chowk to Holy Family Hospital via IJP Road will require Rs335.04 million.

Upgrades on Murree Road from Hotel Flashman to Faizabad are budgeted at Rs953.250 million.

Improvement works on Dhoke Khabba, Hameed Khan Road, Rawal Road, Millat Colony, and Sher Power Colony Link Road are estimated to cost Rs998 million.

Construction on Pirwadhai Road from Chungi No 4 to Adda Pirwadhai will require Rs247.266 million.

Rehabilitation of Khayaban-e-Sir Syed Road from Chungi No 4 to IJP Road is projected at Rs256.689 million.

Service road development from Old Airport to Flying Club Road through Gulzar-e-Quaid will cost Rs224.227 million.

Roadwork from Rawal Road and Murree Road to Old Airport Road is expected to cost Rs584.952 million.

Internal road development in Ghazni Colony, Dosera Ground, and Syedpur Scheme is budgeted at Rs247.266 million.

Additionally, a pedestrian bridge will be constructed in front of Benazir Bhutto General Hospital on Murree Road, with an estimated cost of Rs66.434 million.