Key Takeaways
- Gas supply will be temporarily halted in several Rawalpindi areas.
- The suspension is due to pipeline work for the Peshawar Road underpass.
- Resumption of gas supply is expected at 6 am on October 18.
Gas supply will be suspended in several areas of Rawalpindi city and cantonment starting at 8:30 pm on October 17, due to pipeline work connected to the ongoing construction of the Peshawar Road underpass.
According to a spokesperson from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), the shutdown is necessary to connect a section of the main gas pipeline.
The affected areas include both sides of Murree Road from Saddar to Faizabad, the stretch of Peshawar Road between Golra Mor and Saddar, and areas along Adiala Road and GT Road.
Qasim Market, Westridge, and other neighborhoods along Peshawar Road will also be impacted during the work.
SNGPL has advised consumers in the affected localities to make alternative arrangements during the temporary shutdown.
The gas supply is expected to resume at 6 am on October 18, as per the company’s announced schedule.
The affected areas have been clearly identified and include specific neighborhoods and road stretches, ensuring that residents and businesses are adequately informed.
SNGPL has taken steps to minimize inconvenience by providing clear instructions and a specific timeline for the resumption of gas supply.
