Lahore: The Punjab government has started formal planning for the construction of Lahore Ring Road SL-4 following the completion of SL-3, marking the next phase of the city’s road infrastructure expansion.
The project has been assigned to the Communications and Works (C&W) Department and the Lahore Ring Road Authority. A high-level meeting on the project was held after approval from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The meeting was chaired by Provincial Minister for Communications and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmed and attended by senior officials, including the Secretary C&W Raja Jahangir Anwar, Chairman Lahore Ring Road Authority Safiullah Gondal, NESPAK representatives, and chief engineers. Participants were briefed on the proposed scheme.
According to the briefing, SL-4 will span approximately 18 kilometres, starting from Multan Road and extending to Nazir Labana (Sharaqpur).
The project is estimated to cost over PKR 45 billion and will include multiple interchanges, toll plazas, a bridge over the River Ravi, and a modern service area. Land acquisition will also be required, while completion is targeted within two years.
Officials directed the preparation of a detailed working paper on technical aspects of the project and sought a report from the Irrigation Department regarding the proposed Ravi bridge. A dedicated working team has also been instructed to be formed, with emphasis on linking SL-3 and SL-4 for seamless connectivity.
Authorities said the SL-4 project is expected to improve traffic flow, reduce travel time, and enhance regional connectivity, particularly benefiting residents of Sharaqpur and adjoining areas. The project has been described as a key step in improving mobility infrastructure in the Lahore region.
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