RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has decided to end the manual toll ticket system at all toll plazas across the province and replace it with a fully digital system.
The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, where she was briefed on various development projects related to transport, construction, energy conservation, and urban beautification.
According to the new plan, all 38 toll plazas in Punjab will be digitized under a “One App, One System” model, similar to the electronic toll collection used on motorways. The move aims to improve transparency, ensure convenience for travelers, and reduce traffic delays.
The meeting also approved five major road construction, repair, and rehabilitation projects under the public-private partnership model, which will help cut costs and speed up implementation.
Officials informed the chief minister that the use of e-tendering has saved the province Rs40 billion — a major financial achievement.
Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to install solar street lights on all new roads to encourage energy conservation and promote an eco-friendly environment.
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Several city beautification projects for Lahore were also approved, including the renovation of the Railway Station, Data Darbar, Misri Shah, Ek Moriya, and Do Moriya bridges. A new fountain and a mini train for children will be set up in the park opposite the Railway Station, along with new roads and sidewalks within a three-kilometer radius.
The meeting also reviewed progress on C&W and LDA projects. Officials reported that 54 large bridges, 142 small bridges, and 858 roads damaged by recent floods have been completely restored.
In addition, the 93-kilometer Multan-Vehari Road is being developed as Punjab’s first “dust-free” road and is expected to be completed by June 2026. The Tourism Corridor from Quaid-e-Azam Interchange to Wagah Border is also scheduled for completion by the same date.
Across the province, 2,341 road projects covering 5,251 kilometers will start in December 2025 and are expected to be completed by June 2026.
