PESHAWAR: The Northern Bypass project in Peshawar has been delayed due to a shortage of funds and a series of administrative challenges, raising concerns over its timely completion.
Official documents show that the project requires an additional Rs8.54 billion to be completed. For the fiscal year 2025-26, authorities estimated a funding requirement of Rs4.27bn, but only Rs2bn has been released, potentially slowing the pace of construction.
Following a revised cost estimate, the total cost of the project has increased to Rs27.051bn. Of this, more than Rs24.215bn has already been spent, including approximately Rs11.9bn allocated for land acquisition.
According to the documents, several key issues continue to hinder progress. The relocation of high-tension power transmission lines at the project’s terminal point remains incomplete, while multiple land acquisition matters under Package-II and the provision of land at the N-5 Junction are still pending.
Officials said the project could be completed by October 2026, provided the remaining funds are released on time and the outstanding administrative issues are resolved.
The Northern Bypass project was originally scheduled for completion in June 2026.
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