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PESHAWAR, Jul 09 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Wednesday formally performed the ground breaking of the multi billions project of northern section of ring road to address traffic congestion and facilitate urban mobility in the provincial capital.
A total of 8.5-kilometer-long, dual carriageway road with three lanes on each side, extending from Warsak Road to Nasir Bagh would be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 9.5 billion. Moreover, the project would be executed in four separate packages and include the construction of three bridges and three underpasses. To enhance connectivity, the road would link to University Road at two different points, offering a vital alternate route to ease existing traffic flow.
Addressing the ground breaking ceremony, the Chief Minister said that once completed, the project is expected to reduce traffic pressure on University Road by up to 50%, significantly improving daily commute for citizens. He lamented that despite the critical need for this missing link of the Ring Road, it was not initiated in time by previous governments. However, he reaffirmed that work has now begun with a firm commitment to completing the project within one year. Additionally, he said that underpasses are also planned on both the Ring Road and University Road to further alleviate traffic congestion in the city.
CM underscored the incumbent government’s commitment to reviving the city’s glory, stating that a special development package for Peshawar has been included in the current year budget to transform it into a truly “City of Flowers.”
He announced that Rs 130 billion has been earmarked in the current fiscal year specifically for the completion of ongoing development projects and an additional Rs 50 billion will be allocated under the ADP Plus initiative.