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Chandni Chowk Flyover

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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 construction of the Chandni Chowk Flyover was started, at a busy locality of Rawalpindi, on November 3, 2011. 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 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

Type Description
Construction cost Rs. 1 Billion
Length 403 Meters
Construction period 127 days
Owner Communication and Works Department Govt. of Punjab[5]
Consultant Engineering Associates, Karachi[6]
Contractor NLC and Habib Construction Services[7]

See also

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