Nine roads are set for repair and upgrading, with the Punjab Communication and Works Department handling the work after contracts are awarded.
RAWALPINDI: Work on nine road rehabilitation projects in Rawalpindi is expected to begin by the end of October 2026, following the allocation of around Rs1.6 billion by the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC).
The Punjab Communication and Works Department will carry out the work on roads within the RMC’s jurisdiction. Construction is expected to begin after the contract-awarding process is completed.
Which Nine Roads Will Be Repaired?
The planned projects cover the following roads:
- Khayaban-i-Sir Syed Road: Rs213.466 million
- Bokra Road: Rs226.454 million
- 5th Road: Rs138.525 million
- Rawal Road, from Ali Nawaz Chowk to Murree Road: Rs241.894 million
- Chandni Chowk–Commercial Market Road: Rs115.718 million
- Railway Workshop Road: Rs247.871 million
- China Market–Gordon College Road: Rs138.318 million
- Satellite Town 4th B Road: Rs141.007 million
- Band Khana Road: Rs214.417 million
These projects aim to improve road conditions and support smoother travel across different parts of the city.
Why Will Another Department Handle the Work?
The district administration assigned the projects to the Communication and Works Department because the RMC was considered unable to carry out the work itself. The municipal corporation will provide the funding, while the provincial department will handle implementation.
The move is intended to help the city move ahead with the planned road improvements.
Three More Road Projects Also Transferred
Separately, three major road projects previously handled by the Rawalpindi Development Authority and District Council have also been assigned to the Communication and Works Department.
These include the reconstruction of Chaudhry Bostan Khan Road, connecting Chaklala Scheme III with the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench, as well as Chakri Road and the road leading towards Falcon Chowk along Islamabad Expressway.
The latest announcement concerns the expected start of work. Residents will need to wait for the contract process to finish before construction begins.
