RAWALPINDI – JULY 8, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurated the Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Flyover at Khawaja Corporation Chowk, Adiala Road, and the GPO Chowk Underpass in Saddar, Rawalpindi, marking a significant step toward easing traffic congestion in the city.
The Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Flyover, constructed at a cost of PKR 2.3 billion, was completed in a record time of just 120 days. The flyover spans 1,915 feet in length and 52 feet in width, featuring dual 22-foot-wide service roads on both sides. According to officials, the flyover is designed to accommodate up to 80,000 to 300,000 vehicles daily, providing direct connectivity between Adiala Road, GT Road, Ring Road, and Chakri Motorway. The project is expected to significantly reduce bottlenecks and travel time on one of Rawalpindi’s busiest routes.
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In addition to the flyover, CM Maryam Nawaz also inaugurated the GPO Chowk Underpass, part of the Mall Road signal-free corridor project. The underpass is a 1-kilometer-long, dual-barrel tunnel built at a cost of PKR 4.6 billion. It includes an intelligent traffic signaling system and a pedestrian underpass near the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC). The project aims to facilitate the movement of over 200,000 vehicles daily, improving access to key areas such as CMH, MH, Saddar Bazaar, and other adjacent locations, while preserving the city’s natural environment and historic structures.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif praised the timely completion and quality of both projects, crediting the tireless, round-the-clock efforts of engineers, laborers, and the administration. She reaffirmed her government’s commitment to ensuring fast-paced development and providing long-term solutions to urban mobility challenges across Punjab.
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These projects are part of a broader infrastructure initiative involving 67 road development schemes covering 607 kilometers across Rawalpindi. Out of these, 51 projects have already been completed, with future upgrades planned at Kachhari Chowk, Qasim Market, Race Course, and Charing Cross underpasses.
The inauguration of these projects is being viewed as a major milestone in the Punjab government’s mission to modernize urban infrastructure and improve the quality of life for millions of residents in Rawalpindi.
