The deteriorating condition of the Rawalpindi-Murree Road has turned travel on this vital tourist route into a major ordeal.
Prolonged excavation work between Chitta Mor and Bansara Gali, combined with sluggish construction progress, has left the road blanketed in dust and prone to vehicle breakdowns, creating daily hardships for tourists, residents, and school children.
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Accidents have become increasingly frequent, and a growing number of people are developing respiratory and throat illnesses due to the poor air quality.
Although the Punjab government allocated one billion rupees for the road’s reconstruction, the project remains incomplete ahead of the busy season.
The negligence of the Murree Highway Division has intensified public frustration, with citizens now demanding the immediate repair and completion of the Rawalpindi-Murree-Kashmir Road despite funds having already been released.
