Punjab Approves Rs. 120 Billion Road Project for Lahore

The Punjab government has approved the long-delayed elevated expressway project in Lahore, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving travel times across the provincial capital.

The 11-kilometer signal-free corridor will stretch from Main Boulevard Gulberg to the M-2 Motorway, offering commuters an alternative route that is expected to ease pressure on some of the city’s busiest arteries. Officials said the expressway will not only cut travel time but also help reduce fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions.

On Thursday, Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq inspected the proposed route, visiting key points including Main Boulevard Gulberg, Jail Road, Shama Stop, Samanabad, Gulshan Ravi, and Band Road. Calling the project a “game changer,” he emphasized its importance for Lahore’s growing traffic needs.

LDA Chief Engineer Asrar Saeed and NESPAK officials briefed the DG on technical aspects, explaining that the project will directly link Gulberg with the motorway toll plaza, benefiting millions of vehicles.

Sources at LDA revealed that repeated delays have driven costs significantly higher. Initially estimated at Rs. 30 billion, the project’s price tag has now surged to nearly Rs. 120 billion.