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{{Short description|Highway in Lahore, Pakistan}}
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| name = Lahore Ring Road<br>{{nq|لاہور رنگ روڈ}}
| name = Lahore Ring Road<br />{{nq|لاہور مداری سڑک}}
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| terminus_a = [[File:Pakistan M-2.svg|1000x20px|link=M-2 motorway (Pakistan)]] '''Babu Sabu Interchange'''
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| terminus_b = [[File:Pakistan N-5.svg|1000x20px|link=N5 highway (Pakistan)]] '''Maraka Interchange'''
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| junction = [[File:Pakistan M-11.svg|1000x20px|link=M-11 motorway (Pakistan)]] '''LSM Bypass Interchange'''
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| maint= [[Punjab Highway Department]]
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The Lahore Ring Road (in Urdu: لاہور رنگ روڈ)‎ is a 85-kilometer-long (53 mi) orbital highway located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It links to the M-2 Motorway and the N5 National Highway.
The '''Lahore Ring Road''' ({{nq|لاہور مداری سڑک}}) is an 85-kilometer-long (53&nbsp;mi) [[controlled-access]], orbital highway located in [[Lahore, Punjab|Lahore]], [[Pakistan]]. It links to the M-2 Motorway, the M-11 Motorway, and the N5 National Highway while going around the city of Lahore.


[[File:Lahore Ring road (Under Construction).jpg|thumb|A section of the Lahore Ring Road.]]
[[File:Lahore Ring road (Under Construction).jpg|thumb|A section of the Lahore Ring Road.]]
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[[File:Lahore Ring Road (L-20).jpg|thumb|Lahore ring road L-20]]
[[File:Lahore Ring Road (L-20).jpg|thumb|Lahore ring road L-20]]


==Route==
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The road encircles [[Lahore]]. Its route is from Babu Sabu to Saggian Interchange, Lahore, Niazi Chowk. From there it runs to Mehmood Booti, passing through GT road, Canal Bank Road, [[Harbanspura Interchange]], Barki Road, [[Abdullah Gul Interchange]], [[Allama Iqbal International Airport]], Ghazi Road, DHA Phase V & VII, Sui Gas Society, Ferozpur Road, to Hudaira Drain (South) to Halloki, [[Bahria Town Lahore|Bahria Town]] to Niaz Biag.


An emergency lane is present on both sides of the road. It is estimated that 425,000 vehicles pass through daily. All linking roads with [https://muhammadusamaa.blogspot.com/2021/08/lahore-ring-road-kamahan-village-lahore.html Lahore Ring Road] were to be improved and widened. As many as 20 interchanges were to be erected.
==Salient features==

==Features==
[[File:Lahore Map.PNG|thumb|300px|Map of Lahore showing major roads]]
[[File:Lahore Map.PNG|thumb|300px|Map of Lahore showing major roads]]
The project includes the construction of a six-lane divided [[carriageway]], [[Interchange (road)|interchanges]], RCC bridges, [[Mechanically stabilized earth|Reinforced Earth]] abutments/walls, overhead [[pedestrian bridges]], [[culvert]]s, sub-ways, underpasses, flyovers and related works.
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'''Length:''' 85&nbsp;km


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Length: 85&nbsp;km
'''Lanes:''' 6 lanes


Lanes: 6
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'''Speed limit:''' The universal minimum speed limit is 80km/h and there is a maximum speed limit of 100km/h for heavy transport vehicles and 120km/h for light transport vehicles


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Speed limit: minimum speed is 80&nbsp;km/h, maximum speed is 100&nbsp;km/h for heavy transport vehicles and 120&nbsp;km/h for light transport vehicles
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'''Separation:''' The Lahore Ring Road has a central raised concrete [[central reservation|median]] and [[grade-separated]] [[junction (road)|junction]]s


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Separation: central raised concrete [[central reservation|median]] and [[grade-separated]] [[junction (road)|junction]]s
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'''Access:''' Access is restricted to fast moving vehicles only, including high-performance heavy bikes. It is fenced on either side for safety and prevention of unauthorized access by pedestrians, animals and slow-moving vehicles. Pedestrians, bicycles, low-performance motorcycles, animal-driven carriages, and other slow-moving vehicles are not permitted

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Access: restricted to fast-moving vehicles only, including high-performance heavy bikes. The road is fenced on either side. Pedestrians, bicycles, low-performance motorcycles, animal-driven carriages, and other slow-moving vehicles are not permitted.


==History==
==History==
The project was conceived in 1992, the six-lane road (177 kilometres) was estimated to cost Rs 117 billion. Now the [[ring road]], with six lanes stretching out to 443&nbsp;km, comes at the cost of Rs 185 billion while the same road with 177&nbsp;km will cost approximately Rs 1150 billion. Changes in government caused delays and changes in the project and the total cost estimates shot up due to increased land acquisition, improvement the standard of existing roads being used in the project, shifting of utility installations, crossing over commercial and residential areas and improvements to junctions.
The project was conceived in 1992. The six-lane road (177 kilometres) was estimated to cost Rs 117 billion. The eventual [[ring road]], with six lanes stretching out to 443&nbsp;km, comes at the cost of Rs 185 billion while the same road with 177&nbsp;km will cost approximately Rs 1150 billion.{{Clarify|reason=Numbers make no sense|date=May 2019}} Changes in government caused delays and changes in the project and the total cost estimates shot up due to increased land acquisition, improvement of existing roads used in the project, shifting of utility installations, protecting commercial and residential areas and improvements to junctions.


Critics{{Who|date=February 2011}} say lack of professional capabilities among the departments concerned, loose check and balance and the absence of third-party oversight resulted in inordinate delay and rising costs. During the project, a number of contracts had been awarded to handpicked contractors without acquiring the land for the construction of the Lahore Ring Road, the largest development scheme in the history of the provincial metropolis. Usually, land is acquired by LDA{{clarify|What is LDA?|date=April 2019}} land acquisition collector, and EDO{{clarify|What is EDO?|date=April 2019}} revenue, but in the Lahore Ring Road project the Board of Revenue was involved in acquiring the land exclusively. Its development is intended to ensure the efficient movement of freight and passengers, remove traffic conflicts and boost industrial development. The project includes the construction of a six-lane divided [[carriageway]], [[Interchange (road)|interchanges]], RCC bridges, reinforced earth abutments/walls, overhead [[pedestrian bridges]], [[culvert]]s, sub-ways, underpasses, flyovers and related works.
Explanations for the overrun included delays from lack of professional capabilities, loose checks and balances and the absence of third-party oversight. Contracts were awarded to handpicked contractors without first acquiring the land. The project was the largest development scheme in the history of the metropolis. Usually, land is acquired by LDA{{clarify|What is LDA?|date=April 2019}} land acquisition collector, and EDO{{clarify|What is EDO?|date=April 2019}} revenue, but in this project the Board of Revenue was exclusively involved in acquiring the land.


The Lahore Ring Road was originally conceived 25 years ago and a few studies were carried out on it over this period. The road, touted as an alternative transport route to ease the traffic load within the city, was designed and redesigned with a few alterations, keeping in view the political and economic interests of many in the ruling party. In 1991, the [[Japan International Cooperation Agency]] proposed a road-loop in the city and the [[World Bank]] prepared a feasibility report on a 60&nbsp;km ring road. In 1995, the Lahore Development Authority presented its Ring Road scheme. At that time, [[Daewoo]] and other foreign companies had signed a memorandum of understanding with the LDA.
Studies were carried out on the road over this period. The road was designed and redesigned, considering the political and economic interests of the ruling party. In 1991, the [[Japan International Cooperation Agency]] proposed a road-loop in the city and the [[World Bank]] prepared a feasibility report on a 60&nbsp;km ring road. In 1995, the Lahore Development Authority presented its scheme. At that time, [[Daewoo]] and other foreign companies had signed a memorandum of understanding with the LDA.


In 2003, President [[Pervez Musharraf]] directed the Punjab government to implement the project when he inspected the FC College and The Mall underpasses in 2003. The Lahore Ring Road Project was launched on December 22, 2004 at a ground-breaking ceremony attended by President General Pervez Musharaf.
In 2003, President [[Pervez Musharraf]] directed the Punjab government to implement the project. The project was launched on December 22, 2004 at a ground-breaking ceremony attended by President Musharaf.


The [[Punjab Communication and Works Department|Communication & Works Department]], Project Management Unit, Government of the Punjab awarded the project “Lahore Ring Road Southern Loop Feasibility Study and Selection of Route” to [[NESPAK]] in December 2007. This project was awarded to [[National Logistics Cell]] in February 2009, which subcontracted the first phase (Package 4, Saggian Interchange) to [[Habib Construction Services]].<ref>http://www.hcs.com.pk Habib Construction Services</ref> HCS completed this phase in May 2009. The scope of work includes a route alignment study, traffic study, [[environmental impact assessment]], project cost estimates, as well as an economic and financial evaluation. The work on the Southern Loop was going to start in 2010, but due to funding problems was delayed once again, and is now expected to start in 2011; probably by the [[China State Construction Engineering]]. As of 2010 30% of the work on the first phase of the road, from Niazi Chowk to Bund Road, which consists of 43 kilometres of new road, was nearing completion. Work on the Southern Loop was set to begin in 2010 but was once again delayed until 2011. Subsequently, this was approved once again in 2016 and the construction of Southern Loop began August 2016 and is currently in progress. The completion from Kamahan to Adda plot announced by the Government of Punjab is 22 December 2017. And on the evening of 22 December cm, Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the project.
The Punjab [[Punjab Communication and Works Department|Communication & Works Department]] Project Management Unit awarded the “Lahore Ring Road Southern Loop Feasibility Study and Selection of Route” to [[NESPAK]] in December 2007. This project was awarded to [[National Logistics Cell]] in February 2009, which subcontracted the first phase (Package 4, Saggian Interchange) to Habib Construction Services.\ HCS completed this phase in May 2009. The scope of work included a route alignment study, traffic study, [[environmental impact assessment]], project cost estimates, as well as an economic and financial evaluation. The work on the Southern Loop was to start in 2010, but funding problems delayed matters. The start date was pushed 2011. As of 2010 30% of the work on the first phase of the road, from Niazi Chowk to Bund Road, (43 kilometres) was nearing completion. Work on the Southern Loop was also delayed until 2011 and then until 2016. The Kamahan to Adda segment was inaugurated on 22 December 2017.


The completion of the southern Loop will bring benefits to the city of Lahore especially the housing societies which will be linked by it like DHA, Sui Gas Housing Society, Eden Park (adjacent to Lahore Wildlife Park), State Life Housing Society, Eden Gardens, Valencia, [[Khayaban-e-Amin]], Lake City, AWT Scheme, Fazaia Housing Scheme and Bahria Town. Some of the important benefits for the residents of the above-mentioned societies are included increase in the value of both commercial and residential properties. The commercial activities will get a boost as their commercial areas will be quickly and conveniently accessible to the outsiders.
The southern Loop hosts housing societies that will be linked, such as DHA, Sui Gas Housing Society, Eden Park (adjacent to Lahore Wildlife Park), State Life Housing Society, Eden Gardens, Valencia, [[Khayaban-e-Amin]], Lake City, AWT Scheme, Fazaia Housing Scheme and Bahria Town.

==Bahria Town Controversy ==
Construction on the final, {{convert|8|km|mi|abbr=on}} loop of the orbital highway, SL-III, that begins from Adda Plot near [[Raiwind]] to Maraka on [[GT Road]] was delayed since 2016 due to litigation by [[Bahria Town Lahore]]. The housing society's administration took stay orders from [[Lahore High Court]] and termed the construction of the road illegal as it passed through under-construction areas of the society. The stay order was later vacated and the society purchased back 600 plots and 300 houses that lay in the Ring Road's path.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sheikh |first=Idrees |date=2017-07-14 |title=LHC vacates Bahria Town's stay on construction of Lahore Ring Road's Southern Loop-III |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1345315 |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref>

Finally, in the 3rd quarter of 2023 the construction work started at multiple spots & directions for time saving which is in progress on 24 x 7 basis. Total cost of the project is estimated at Rs. 17.77 billion of which Rs. 6 billion were issued in August 2023 by the Provincial Govt |https://www.dawn.com/news/1769682|. Besides the speedy & extensive work, date of completion is not yet know.
== Lahore Ring Road Authority ==
The Lahore Ring Road Authority is an autonomous body under the Communications and Works Department, [[Government of Punjab, Pakistan|Government of Punjab]]. The authority was established in 2011 under Lahore Ring Road Authority Act 2011, to overview the construction, operation and maintenance of the Ring Road.<ref>https://punjabcode.punjab.gov.pk/en/show_article/BzIHMldmADc- {{Dead link|date=September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lrra.punjab.gov.pk/background|title = Background &#124; Lahore Ring Road Authority}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Transport in Lahore]]
* [[Transport in Lahore]]


==Notes==
==References==
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==References==
* http://www.nha.gov.pk
* http://www.apnaplot.pk/blog/southern-loop-ring-road-lahore-impact-on-lahore-property-prices/


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 14:13, 6 October 2024

Lahore Ring Road
لاہور مداری سڑک
Route information
Maintained by Punjab Highway Department
Length85 km (53 mi)
Existed2009–present
Major junctions
From Babu Sabu Interchange
Major intersections LSM Bypass Interchange
To Maraka Interchange
Location
CountryPakistan
Highway system

The Lahore Ring Road (لاہور مداری سڑک) is an 85-kilometer-long (53 mi) controlled-access, orbital highway located in Lahore, Pakistan. It links to the M-2 Motorway, the M-11 Motorway, and the N5 National Highway while going around the city of Lahore.

A section of the Lahore Ring Road.
Lahore ring road L-20

Route

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The road encircles Lahore. Its route is from Babu Sabu to Saggian Interchange, Lahore, Niazi Chowk. From there it runs to Mehmood Booti, passing through GT road, Canal Bank Road, Harbanspura Interchange, Barki Road, Abdullah Gul Interchange, Allama Iqbal International Airport, Ghazi Road, DHA Phase V & VII, Sui Gas Society, Ferozpur Road, to Hudaira Drain (South) to Halloki, Bahria Town to Niaz Biag.

An emergency lane is present on both sides of the road. It is estimated that 425,000 vehicles pass through daily. All linking roads with Lahore Ring Road were to be improved and widened. As many as 20 interchanges were to be erected.

Features

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Map of Lahore showing major roads

The project includes the construction of a six-lane divided carriageway, interchanges, RCC bridges, Reinforced Earth abutments/walls, overhead pedestrian bridges, culverts, sub-ways, underpasses, flyovers and related works.

Length: 85 km

Lanes: 6

Speed limit: minimum speed is 80 km/h, maximum speed is 100 km/h for heavy transport vehicles and 120 km/h for light transport vehicles

Separation: central raised concrete median and grade-separated junctions

Access: restricted to fast-moving vehicles only, including high-performance heavy bikes. The road is fenced on either side. Pedestrians, bicycles, low-performance motorcycles, animal-driven carriages, and other slow-moving vehicles are not permitted.

History

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The project was conceived in 1992. The six-lane road (177 kilometres) was estimated to cost Rs 117 billion. The eventual ring road, with six lanes stretching out to 443 km, comes at the cost of Rs 185 billion while the same road with 177 km will cost approximately Rs 1150 billion.[clarification needed] Changes in government caused delays and changes in the project and the total cost estimates shot up due to increased land acquisition, improvement of existing roads used in the project, shifting of utility installations, protecting commercial and residential areas and improvements to junctions.

Explanations for the overrun included delays from lack of professional capabilities, loose checks and balances and the absence of third-party oversight. Contracts were awarded to handpicked contractors without first acquiring the land. The project was the largest development scheme in the history of the metropolis. Usually, land is acquired by LDA[clarification needed] land acquisition collector, and EDO[clarification needed] revenue, but in this project the Board of Revenue was exclusively involved in acquiring the land.

Studies were carried out on the road over this period. The road was designed and redesigned, considering the political and economic interests of the ruling party. In 1991, the Japan International Cooperation Agency proposed a road-loop in the city and the World Bank prepared a feasibility report on a 60 km ring road. In 1995, the Lahore Development Authority presented its scheme. At that time, Daewoo and other foreign companies had signed a memorandum of understanding with the LDA.

In 2003, President Pervez Musharraf directed the Punjab government to implement the project. The project was launched on December 22, 2004 at a ground-breaking ceremony attended by President Musharaf.

The Punjab Communication & Works Department Project Management Unit awarded the “Lahore Ring Road Southern Loop Feasibility Study and Selection of Route” to NESPAK in December 2007. This project was awarded to National Logistics Cell in February 2009, which subcontracted the first phase (Package 4, Saggian Interchange) to Habib Construction Services.\ HCS completed this phase in May 2009. The scope of work included a route alignment study, traffic study, environmental impact assessment, project cost estimates, as well as an economic and financial evaluation. The work on the Southern Loop was to start in 2010, but funding problems delayed matters. The start date was pushed 2011. As of 2010 30% of the work on the first phase of the road, from Niazi Chowk to Bund Road, (43 kilometres) was nearing completion. Work on the Southern Loop was also delayed until 2011 and then until 2016. The Kamahan to Adda segment was inaugurated on 22 December 2017.

The southern Loop hosts housing societies that will be linked, such as DHA, Sui Gas Housing Society, Eden Park (adjacent to Lahore Wildlife Park), State Life Housing Society, Eden Gardens, Valencia, Khayaban-e-Amin, Lake City, AWT Scheme, Fazaia Housing Scheme and Bahria Town.

Bahria Town Controversy

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Construction on the final, 8 km (5.0 mi) loop of the orbital highway, SL-III, that begins from Adda Plot near Raiwind to Maraka on GT Road was delayed since 2016 due to litigation by Bahria Town Lahore. The housing society's administration took stay orders from Lahore High Court and termed the construction of the road illegal as it passed through under-construction areas of the society. The stay order was later vacated and the society purchased back 600 plots and 300 houses that lay in the Ring Road's path.[1]

Finally, in the 3rd quarter of 2023 the construction work started at multiple spots & directions for time saving which is in progress on 24 x 7 basis. Total cost of the project is estimated at Rs. 17.77 billion of which Rs. 6 billion were issued in August 2023 by the Provincial Govt |https://www.dawn.com/news/1769682%7C. Besides the speedy & extensive work, date of completion is not yet know.

Lahore Ring Road Authority

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The Lahore Ring Road Authority is an autonomous body under the Communications and Works Department, Government of Punjab. The authority was established in 2011 under Lahore Ring Road Authority Act 2011, to overview the construction, operation and maintenance of the Ring Road.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sheikh, Idrees (2017-07-14). "LHC vacates Bahria Town's stay on construction of Lahore Ring Road's Southern Loop-III". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  2. ^ https://punjabcode.punjab.gov.pk/en/show_article/BzIHMldmADc- [dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Background | Lahore Ring Road Authority".
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