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RAWALPINDI, Nov 01 (APP): The government has principally decided to construt a mega parking plaza to address chronic parking issues clogging Kachehri Chowk and surrounding roads. The government rolls out a permanent fix for Rawalpindi’s traffic snarls. A state-of-the-art multi-storey parking plaza will be constructed on the barren land at Jinnah Park, providing secure space for 1,000 vehicles while freeing up city roads from gridlock. The project aligns with the Kachehri remodelling scheme’s timeline, aimed to elevate the city’s mobility to new heights.
A senior official from the Punjab Highways Department told APP that the plaza will span nearly eight kanals of land land, featuring a basement and three floors.
“This structure will address the rampant road parking issues which spill over from Mushtaq Baig Road and Jhelum Road, providing the public to park their vehicles at secure place ,” he said.
He revealed that the project’s total cost stands at Rs1.25 billion, with the summary approval in its final stages. He confirmed that the one-year timeline has been set, with the department’s team aiming to sync the plaza’s construction with the Kachehri remodelling project for on-time completion within the same timeframe.
It’s worth noting that construction on two flyovers and three underpasses at Kachehri Chowk and Jinnah Park have also started paving the way to transform the area into a modern traffic hub. Beyond easing congestion, the parking plaza will enhance public convenience and spotlight the city’s aesthetics.
“Preserving Jinnah Park’s horticulture, beauty and recreational value remain top priority”, he said and expected further enhancement of the park’s beauty.
The magnificent influx to the district courts has made the commute too difficult to approach central Kachehri Chowk and its linked roads because of irregular arrayed ques of parked vehicles on the main GT Road and Mushtaq Baig Road. The issue has also furthered difficulty in managing the traffic flow at the central cross road. The said plaza will significantly address the issue in this regard.
The experts expect such initiatives will streamline traffic management in the bustling city.