PESHAWAR: Construction of the first phase of the Peshawar Northern Bypass has been completed, while work on the remaining sections is progressing at an accelerated pace, with the overall project scheduled for completion by Jan 31, 2027.

According to a spokesperson for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Planning and Development Department, construction is continuing on the project with the cooperation of the federal government.

The spokesperson said work on Package-I had reached 100pc completion, while progress on other components varied. The Charsadda Road Flyover had achieved 27pc completion, Package-II 81pc, Package-III-A 93pc and Package-III-B 79pc.

Construction under Package-II is underway on the stretch from Charsadda Road to Peshawar Canal at Malzai, while work on the Charsadda Road Flyover is also progressing.

Under Package-III-B, construction is continuing on the road section from Nasir Bagh to Takhta Baig. Work on a seven-span bridge at Sapiin has also been accelerated.

The spokesperson said casting of the bridge girders had been completed, while stressing work was in progress. Installation of the girders was expected to begin next week.

Published in Dawn, October 31st, 2026