The 3.4 km corridor links Johar Town and areas in its vicinity to Wahdat Road, Allama Iqbal Town and Multan Road. PHOTO: LDA
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has completed the Maulana Shaukat Ali Road extension project.
Work on a new Rs1.72 billion full-depth underpass along the Canal Road being constructed under the project has also concluded. The 3.4 kilometre-long corridor linking Johar Town and areas in its vicinity to Wahdat Road, Allama Iqbal Town and Multan Road was officially opened for traffic on Wednesday. It would also provide an alternative route linking Ferozepur Road and Multan Road from Kot Lakhpat to Kharak.
A new 1.8 kilometre-long road passing through land owned by the Punjab University (PU) in addition to the full-depth underpass along the Canal Road has been constructed under the extension project. The initiative has been taken to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic.
The new road is a dual carriage way comprising three lanes on each side and service roads on either side. A cycle track has also been constructed along the university. LED lights have been installed on the road. The network will improve mobility and reduce pressure on Bhekewal Mor, Campus Bridge and Canal Road among other connecting roads. It will improve accessibility to the PU and areas in its vicinity.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 5th, 2015.
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