Plans are under consideration to construct a new outer ring road in the southern areas of Peshawar to reduce traffic congestion. 

The proposed road will be approximately 31 kilometers long, with an estimated cost of PKR 50–60 billion, and is expected to be completed in about three years.

A key meeting regarding the project was held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi.

 Officials from relevant departments briefed the meeting on the proposed route, cost, and timeline of the project.

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It was noted that the new ring road will connect the southern areas of Peshawar, reducing traffic pressure in the city while also benefiting commercial activities.

The Chief Minister directed that necessary interchanges be included in the project for public convenience, ensuring smooth traffic flow. 

He emphasized that future traffic demands and city requirements should be considered during the planning process.

The meeting also instructed coordination with the National Highway Authority to build an interchange at the Peshawar bus terminal, allowing vehicles to reach their destinations without entering the city, thereby reducing inner-city traffic.

Additionally, the possibility of including a BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) track on the proposed outer ring road was to be reviewed to provide better public transport facilities in the future.