Chandni Chowk Flyover

The construction of the Chandni Chowk Flyover was started, at a busy locality of Rawalpindi, on November 3, 2011. Chandni Chowk is considered one of the most central locations of the city of Rawalpindi. On an average, 128,900 vehicles pass through this junction daily which had caused traffic congestion issues. The construction of flyover at the junction confirms a smooth flow of traffic at the Murree Road and particularly at Chandni Chowk. The flyover was completed in 127 days.[1][2]

This article is about a flyover. For a square, see Chandni Chowk.
Chandni Chowk Flyover
Location
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Roads at
junction		Benazir Bhutto Road
Rawal Road
Construction
TypeFlyover
Lanes3 x 3
Constructedby NLC and Habib Construction Services
Opened11 March 2012 (2012-03-11)

The length of the flyover is 403 metres, and it has three lanes each side. On an average, 128,900 vehicles pass through this junction daily and the flyover will help solve the traffic mess on Benazir Bhutto Road, particularly at Chandni Chowk, which had been a great concern for motorists, transporters and commuters.

It opened on 11 March 2012.[3][4] Chandni chowk is also famous due to food corner situated on its right side while entering from Islamabad

Construction details
TypeDescription
Construction costPKR 828 Million
Length403 Meters
Construction period127 days
OwnerCommunication and Works Department Govt. of Punjab[5]
ConsultantEngineering Associates, Karachi
ContractorNLC and Habib Construction Services

See also

References
  1. Pakistani Newspaper Archived March 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. DAWN Newspaper
  3. Daily Times Newspaper Archived October 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  4. GEO TV Archived March 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Punjab Government


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