Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially inaugurated three major infrastructure projects in Lahore designed to enhance traffic management and transportation efficiency in the city.
The new developments include the Controlled Access Corridor (Bund Road Package-II), the expansion of Ravi Bridge, and the remodeling of the Babu Sabu Interchange.
During the inauguration ceremony, Chief Minister Nawaz inspected the quality of the completed work and directed officials to further expand service lanes to better serve local residents.
The Controlled Access Corridor project, a significant component of Bund Road Package-II, has made substantial progress. Construction between the Niazi Interchange and Saggian, as well as the Saggian to Babu Sabu section, is now complete. This 7.5 km corridor features newly opened service lanes that are expected to alleviate traffic congestion.
In addition to the Controlled Access Corridor, the expansion of Ravi Bridge involves the construction of a new 540-meter, four-lane bridge over the Ravi River. This addition aims to ease traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks. Encroachments on valuable land were also cleared to facilitate this expansion.
Furthermore, extensive repairs and upgrades were made to drainage systems, and new subways for both vehicles and pedestrians have been constructed. A greenbelt and park have also been developed at Babu Sabu Chowk, enhancing the area’s aesthetics and functionality.
These projects are anticipated to benefit residents in Shahdara, Kot Abdul Malik, Sheikhupura, Gulshan-i-Ravi, Sanda, and Sherakot by reducing traffic congestion and improving overall transportation infrastructure in Lahore.
