Neela Gumbad, one of Lahore’s most traffic-congested spots, is set for a major redevelopment to become a walk-friendly area.
Located near King Edward Medical College, Punjab University, Anarkali Bazaar, and the shrine of Sufi saint Sheikh Abdul Razzak Maki (1673), the area has long suffered from encroachments, vehicle theft, and chronic traffic jams.
The Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA) will remodel the 16-kanal site along European lines, demolishing 62 shops and nine houses to build three underground basements, two for parking and one for relocated shops.
The project will provide space for 374 cars and 790 motorcycles, alongside walkways, CCTV surveillance, public washrooms, lifts, and modern firefighting systems.
Chief Engineer Iqrar Hussain said the Rs. 2.451 billion project will take 18 months, including careful demolition, replanting 29 trees, and relocating utilities. The first basement will house 69 shops with parking for 58 cars and 280 motorcycles, while the two lower basements will each accommodate 158 cars and 255 motorcycles.
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Officials believe the redevelopment will ease traffic and parking woes while restoring Neela Gumbad’s historical and cultural significance, turning it into a major attraction for both locals and tourists.
