PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 10 Mar, 2026) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering constructing a second ring road here to address growing traffic congestion and improve transportation in the southern areas of the city, with the initial cost of the project estimated between Rs 50 to Rs 60 lakh. one billion.
The proposal was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, where officials discussed various aspects of the proposed Outer Ring Road for South Peshawar.
An official said at the press conference that the proposed road would be about 31 kilometers long and pass through several southern localities in the provincial capital, helping to divert traffic away from congested urban roads.
The Prime Minister directed the authorities to incorporate appropriate intersections into the project to facilitate passenger movement and ensure that the planning takes into account the future transportation needs of the city.
He also instructed officials to coordinate with the National Highways Authority (NHA) to establish an intersection on the road Peshawar The bus station is so that traffic can directly reach the station without entering the city.
The meeting also reviewed the possibility of including a dedicated route for rapid transit buses in Peshawar along the new ring road to enhance the public transportation system.
The project, once completed, is expected to significantly improve mobility in the southern parts of the city, reduce traffic pressure in urban areas and boost commercial activity, officials said.
The scheme is proposed to be completed within approximately three years.