Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that construction on Lahore’s first dedicated tourism highway, the Wagah Heritage Corridor, is advancing at a rapid pace.
The 13-kilometre dual carriageway will link Quaid-e-Azam Interchange to the Wagah Border (Zero Line) and has already received PKR 285 million in development funds. The project, launched in January, has a total estimated cost of PKR 2.85 billion.
According to the CM, the road is being widened to 68 feet with 20-foot service roads on either side. Plans also include more than 22 kilometres of reinforced concrete drainage, a 10-kilometre decorative boundary wall, and modern solar-powered streetlights.
Maryam Nawaz said the corridor will ensure smooth traffic flow and offer world-class travel facilities for domestic and international visitors, particularly those attending the daily Wagah Border parade. She noted the route’s significance for Sikh pilgrims from India, who will be welcomed with cultural displays, murals of national heroes, and illuminated streetscapes.
“This road will serve as a showcase of Pakistan’s heritage, tourism, and beauty,” she remarked, adding that the upgraded road and sewage system will also address long-standing civic issues for local residents.
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