A senior officials meeting was held on Monday to determine the feasibility of the proposed Elevated Expressway in Lahore, a proposed transport project to resolve congestion and reduce pressure on thousands of people.
The four-lane expressway would connect Gulberg to Babu Sabu through the main stormwater channel in the city that is projected to carry more than 70,000 passengers daily. Officials pointed out that the route would save up to 10 minutes of commute between the Gulberg Main Boulevard and Motorway M-2. To facilitate the free movement of traffic, there are six major interchanges which have been incorporated into the design.
The officials reported that more linkages will occur to connect the expressway with the Metro Bus and the Orange Line Metro Train providing direct facilities to the people using the public transport. Stating that it is environmentally beneficial, officials indicated that the project will relieve the burden on the traffic, and reduce the level of carbon emission, which conforms to the green policies of the government.
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Proposals were also discussed to relocate large markets beyond the limits of the city centre and to provide space towards motorway for modern bus terminus interconnected in the expressway. It was agreed in principle to constitute the Lahore Traffic Decongestion Committee to oversee its implementation, a detailed Environmental Impact Study will be prepared prior to the final approval.
The plan is then to be presented by chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. LDA, WASA Punjab, Nespak and others Senior officials of the departments were present. The officials reasserted that Elevated Expressway will be a landmark to sustainable urban mobility in Lahore.
