Updated: July 15, 2022
One of the mega development projects which started last year, Shahkam Chowk Flyover, has been constructed and opened for public use. The flyover links Canal Road, New Defence Road and Shahkam intersection and provides relief to people travelling to and from Bahria Town.
Chief Engineer (II) LDA Mazhar Hussain Khan said that the flyover will ease public mobility and traffic flow and help in eliminating unnecessary traffic jams and environmental issues. There is, however, some finishing work to do on the flyover but the flow of traffic for that will not be hindered. The remaining work will be finished within 30 days time period as reported by a newspaper.
The total construction cost of the project was PKR 2.5487 billion and the finishing works include moving electrical poles, beautification of the flyover and traffic line markings on the flyover.
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Updated: May 14, 2022
The construction of the Sheranwala Gate Flyover has been completed and the bridge has been opened for public use. The project will make it convenient for travellers to reach Ravi Road while other areas all set to benefit from the project include Lahore Railway Station, Walled City Lahore, Akbari Mandi, Azam Cloth Market, Lunda Bazar, Shadbagh, Misri Shah, Badami Bagh, Shah Alam Market, GT Road, Brandreth Road, Data Darbar and Azadi Chowk.
The project, Sheranwala Gate Flyover, started in June last year and has been completed at a cost of PKR 5 billion. According to the project brief, about 130,000 vehicles per day will be able to use the flyover, which will help save millions of rupees in annual fuel cost and vehicle operating cost and reduce travelling time for consumers.
Out of the total budget of the project, PKR 2.634 billion was used on the construction work while the remaining was utilized for land acquisition. While the flyover has been opened for public use, the allied works are still work in progress which includes slip roads, construction of a road with protected U-turns, concrete pavement and shifting of utility service. The allied works will be completed by June 30, 2022 according to the Project Director LDA Iqrar Ahmad.
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Updated: January 21, 2022
Late last month, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar inaugurated the Gulab Devi Underpass on Ferozepur Road Lahore. The underpass has been named after the late Pakistani humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi and will ease the travelling of about 132,000 plus vehicles daily.
The three-lane Abdul Sattar Edhi Underpass was completed two months ahead of its deadline and saved PKR 60 million through a transparent tendering process. Also present on the occasion were Federal Minister and PTI Punjab President Shafqat Mahmood, Provincial Ministers Murad Raas, Mian Aslam Iqbal, Asad Khokhar, Ejaz Alam, parliamentarians, PTI leaders, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Hasaan Khawar, IG Police, Commissioner and DC Lahore, secretary information.
The newly inaugurated underpass will benefit the patients of Gulab Devi Hospital, Children’s Hospital, General Hospital and thousands of people travelling on this route.
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Updated: Nov 2, 2021
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar successfully laid the foundation stone of the Sheranwala Gate Flyover, a mega-development project in Lahore. The one-kilometre long flyover is being built at a cost of around PKR 5 billion and renamed after a great Sufi saint of Lahore Data Ganj Bakhsh.
The flyover, once completed and open for the public, will be used by 130,000 vehicles every day travelling from surrounding areas including Circular Road, Masti Gate, Lahore Railway Station and Badami Bagh.
In order to start developing the project, LDA had to acquire a land of 22 kanal which cost PKR 2 billion. The chief minister also said that the provincial government has also saved PKR 270 million in the process through transparent bidding and tendering process.
The chief minister also informed that Shakam Chowk Overhead is also nearing its completion while Gulab Devi Underpass will also be completed ahead of its deadline. He also assured that LDA will complete the Sheranwala Gate project ahead of its time and also build parking plazas around Sheranwala Gate, Masti Gate, Ik Moriya Pul and other areas of Lahore.
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Lahore, also known as the City of Gardens, is the second-largest city in Pakistan. Some of the green spaces present in and around the city even date back to the Mughal era making it all the more significant culturally and historically. Due to the increasing population of Lahore, the number of vehicles in the city is also rising—a troubling trend that’s making densely populated areas more prone to traffic congestions, especially during the rush hours. To tackle this pressing issue, the government has approved the construction of five new mega projects in Lahore. Construction work will most likely begin in the month of April for which authorities are making efforts regarding the bidding process, qualification of contractors, awarding contracts and transfer of funds.
Five New Mega Development Projects In Lahore: What Do We Know?
To resolve the issue of traffic congestion during rush hours on busy roads such as Gulberg Main Boulevard, Jail Road, Ferozepur Road and Defence Main Boulevard, the government of Punjab already has a robust infrastructure in place. There are many underpasses, flyovers and signal-free corridors that help ensure travellers don’t get stuck on the road during their commute. But with the five new mega-development projects in Lahore, it appears that provincial authorities are committed to providing citizens utmost convenience when it comes to intra-city mobility.
The decision to develop these mega projects in Lahore came after a slew of studies were carried out to identify the average number of vehicles passing, public problems, traffic congestions and effect on environment in the light of which following five sites were picked to improve for traffic flow:
- Sheranwala Gate
- Gulab Devi Hospital
- Lahore Bridge (Ferozepur Road)
- Shahkam Chowk
- Mall Road
The total budget for these five projects is reportedly over Rs 20.5 billion and the responsibility of timely accomplishment of the task has been assigned to the Lahore Development Authority (LDA). LDA is a government body that looks after development and maintenance projects within the jurisdiction of Lahore. One of its goals and targets is to promote environmentally friendly activities through an integrated traffic management system. The project director told one of the prestigious news outlets that the project is important to resolve growing public mobility issues and he is confident to complete the project in the shortest possible time.
Sheranwala Gate
Sheranwala Gate is one of the 13 gates of old Lahore. The road network near the Sheranwala Gate is one of the busiest, therefore, a 1-kilometre-long flyover has been planned to be constructed from Naulakha police station to Sheranwala Gate. A study conducted prior to the planning of this project suggested that on average, 121,421 vehicles travel on this route daily and the number of vehicles turning left and right is 60,942 and 77,012 respectively.
The construction of the flyover will certainly improve the traffic flow and help minimize traffic congestion. The budget allocated for this project will cover following services:
- Acquisition of 22 Kanal private land
- Earthwork and allied works
- Development of sub-base and base
- Surface course and pavement
- Structures (flyover & RCC wall, ramps, rigid pavement)
- Drainage and erosion work
- Ancillary works
- Electrical works
- Landscaping and horticulture
Project Type: Construction of a flyover
Cost: PKR 4.9 Billion
Gulab Devi Hospital
It is a well-documented fact that traffic congestion near the signal in the vicinity of Gulab Devi Hospital can last for a long time, especially in the evening. The road connects Gulberg and Model Town with Defence, Walton Road, and all the areas that line this route, to Kasur. To reduce the flow of traffic in this area, the construction of an underpass has been planned near Gulab Devi Hospital.
The budget planned for this project will be spent on following things:
- Civil works
- Consultancy
- Landscaping
- Shifting of service
Project Type: Construction of an underpass
Cost: Around PKR 2 Billion
Shahkam Chowk
The construction of a flyover on Shahkam Chowk is expected to minimize the traffic clots during peak hours. This will provide ease to the citizens travelling on Link Canal Road (Thokar to Shahkam Chowk). The road is also used to reach other posh societies of Lahore such as Bahria Town and serves as a connection to Mohlanwal Stop and Defence Road.
The budget set aside for this project will be utilized for:
- Acquisition of 96 Kanal land
- Construction of bridge (Length 606 meters, width 23.6 meter)
- 5 to 6 kilometres long track on the ground leading to bridge
- Rehabilitation works
Project Type: Construction of a flyover
Cost: PKR 4.349 Billion
Mall Road
Mall Road Lahore is one of the most important roads of the city since the iconic buildings of Punjab Assembly and WAPDA house both are located on this road. In addition to these, Lahore High Court, General Post Office (GPO), Anarkali Market and Governor House are all present on the same road. This makes it not only important but also the busiest road of Lahore especially during rush hours. To cross all the traffic lights without experiencing a traffic clog is not possible.
To provide convenience to the public and ensure a smooth flow of traffic, the government has approved the development of 5 underpasses on different intersections. The plan is to construct 2 single barrel underpasses on Davis Road and Governor House and 3 double barrel underpasses at Charing Cross, Regal Chowk and Anarkali Chowk. Construction of these underpasses will be an addition to the number of signal-free corridors and travellers can cover a long distance without being stuck in traffic or breaking speed. The cost to be incurred on the bridge also includes the acquisition of 10 Kanal private land.
Project Type: Construction of 5 underpasses
Cost: PKR 7.5 Billion
Barkat Market
There were times when reaching Barkat Market after crossing Kalma Chowk on time was no less than an achievement. After the construction of Kalma Underpass, the traffic not only started flowing smoothly but also made the otherwise dreary-looking surroundings appear more beautiful. Owing to the increase in the number of vehicles, traffic jams at Barkat Market Y-Junction have become more common. To improve this, the project planned has a signal-free Barkat Market Corridor three proposed options of building a flyover, an underpass and on-ground improvements.
Project Type: A proposed plan of constructing an underpass, a flyover and on-ground improvements
Cost: PKR 1.5 Billion
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