Chandni Chowk Flyover
| Chandni Chowk Flyover | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Rawalpindi, Pakistan | |
| Roads at junction | Benazir Bhutto Road Rawal Road |
| Construction | |
| Type | Flyover |
| Lanes | 3 x 3 |
| Constructed | by NLC and Habib Construction Services |
| Opened | 11 March 2012 |
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]
The length of the flyover is 403 metres, and it has three lanes each side. On an average, 128,900 vehicles pass through this
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
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Construction cost | PKR 828 Million |
| Length | 403 Meters |
| Construction period | 127 days |
| Owner | Communication and Works Department Govt. of Punjab[5] |
| Consultant | Engineering Associates, Karachi |
| Contractor | NLC and Habib Construction Services |
See also
- Kalma Chowk Flyover
- Abdullah Gul Interchange
- Harbanspura Interchange
- Saggian Interchange, Lahore
- Lahore Ring Road
References
- ^ Pakistani Newspaper Archived March 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ DAWN Newspaper
- ^ Daily Times Newspaper Archived October 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ GEO TV Archived March 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Punjab Government
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