LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced plans to build an eco-friendly Elevated Expressway in Lahore to reduce traffic jams and provide relief to daily commuters, in line with the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The project was reviewed in a meeting chaired by Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal.
According to the Housing Department spokesperson, the four-lane expressway will be constructed over the city’s main stormwater drain. It will serve more than 70,000 passengers daily and cut travel time between Gulberg Main Boulevard and Motorway M-2 to only 10 minutes.
The design includes six major interchanges for smooth traffic flow. It will also connect with the Metro Bus and Orange Line Metro Train to improve public transport facilities.
Officials said the project will not only reduce traffic pressure in the city but also lower carbon emissions, supporting the government’s green policies.
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The meeting also discussed shifting large city markets outside the urban area and setting up a new bus terminal near the motorway, directly linked to the expressway. A Lahore Traffic Decongestion Committee will also be formed to oversee the project.
On the instructions of the Senior Punjab Minister, an Environmental Impact Study will be carried out before the final approval. The project plan will then be sent to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for approval.
The meeting was attended by the Director General LDA, DG WASA Punjab, NESPAK engineers, and other senior officials.
