The construction of the Chandni Chowk Flyover was started, at a busy locality of
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi ( or ; Urdu, ) is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the fourth largest city in Pakistan after Karachi, Lahore and Faisalabad, and third largest in Punjab after Lahore and Faisalabad. Rawalpindi is next to Pakistan's ...
, 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
Murree Road (), alternatively known as Benazir Bhutto Road, is a major road that runs from Islamabad and Rawalpindi to Murree in Pakistan. It passes through Rawalpindi's downtown area, and has been a hotspot for various political and social even ...
, particularly at
Chandni Chowk
The Chandni Chowk, also known as Moonlight Square is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. It is located close to the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. It was bu ...
, 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
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See also
* Kalma Chowk Flyover
Kalma Chowk (Urdu, pnb, ) is a famous 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 Fe ...
* Abdullah Gul Interchange
The Lahore Ring Road () is an 85-kilometer-long (53 mi) controlled-access, orbital highway located in Lahore, Pakistan. It links to the M-2 Motorway, the M-11 Motorway, and the N5 National Highway while going around the city of Lahore.
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* Harbanspura Interchange
The Harbansupura Interchange is an interchange constructed in Harbanspura Canal Crossing, Lahore. The Ring Road is elevated by a flyover to allow free movement of traffic. It is a 3 lane dual carriage way with an auxiliary lane on either side, 3 ...
* Saggian Interchange, Lahore
The Lahore Ring Road () is an 85-kilometer-long (53 mi) controlled-access, orbital highway located in Lahore, Pakistan. It links to the M-2 Motorway, the M-11 Motorway, and the N5 National Highway while going around the city of Lahore.
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* Lahore Ring Road
The Lahore Ring Road () is an 85-kilometer-long (53 mi) controlled-access, orbital highway located in Lahore, Pakistan. It links to the M-2 Motorway, the M-11 Motorway, and the N5 National Highway while going around the city of Lahore.
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