The construction of the Chandni Chowk Flyover was started, at a busy locality of
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is the List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, third-largest city in the Administrative units of Pakistan, Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab. It is a commercial and industrial hub, being the list of cities in P ...
, 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.
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
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daily and the flyover will help solve the traffic mess on
Benazir Bhutto Road
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It was originally named Raza S ...
, particularly at
Chandni Chowk
The Chandni Chowk (meaning Moonlight Square) is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. There is another location in Pune with the name Chandani Chowk. Located close to the Old Delhi railway station, the Mughal-era Red Fort ...
, which had been a great concern for motorists, transporters and commuters.
It opened on 11 March 2012.
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Chandni chowk is also famous due to food corner situated on its right side while entering from Islamabad
Construction details
See also
* Kalma Chowk Flyover
Kalma Chowk (Urdu, ) is a town square and road intersection in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the busiest intersections in terms of traffic. Kalma Chowk Flyover passes over it. It is the intersection of the main roads of Ferozepur Road
...
* Abdullah Gul Interchange
* Harbanspura Interchange
* Saggian Interchange, Lahore
* Lahore Ring Road
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