The revised cost of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project, increased to Rs. 53 billion, is awaiting final approval following a planned inspection by the Punjab Planning and Development Board. Officials said the updated PC-I was reviewed in a pre-Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) meeting, where several observations were raised. The cost escalation has been attributed to a sharp rise in construction material prices over the past three years, expanded bridge widths with additional flood-protection stone pitching, inclusion of toll plazas, and remodeling of the Thalian Interchange. According to Rawalpindi Development Authority, construction is progressing on a fast track and remains within the approved timeline. The project site will be inspected before a final decision is taken.
