Muslim Town Flyover
| Muslim Town Flyover, Lahore | |
|---|---|
 Muslim Town Flyover, Lahore | |
| Location | |
| Lahore, Pakistan | |
| Roads at junction: |
Ferozepur Road Wahdat Road Canal Road |
| Construction | |
| Type: | Flyover |
| Lanes: | 3 x 3 |
| Constructed: | by NLC and Habib Construction Services |
| Opened: | 29 April, 2012 |
Muslim Town Flyover is flyover in the Muslim Town, Lahore.
Project overview
The subject project involved construction of a flyover along Ferozepur Road at Canal/Wahdat road junction.In order to make Ferozepur Road a signal-free corridor in addition to streamline traffic coming from various parts of the city. The project was a stupendous task and a race between time frame and quantum of work. Before execution of project a foolproof traffic diversion plan was prepared and implemented to ensure smooth flow of traffic despite a huge traffic saddle. Informatory and warning signboards were placed on various routes coming towards the construction site for guidance of road users.
Scope of work
The project consists of four bridges, two along Ferozepur Road, an exit ramp towards Wahdat road, and a canal bridge for canal service roads. Flyover no. 1 is carrying Kalma Chowk Flyover bound traffic while Ichra bound traffic is being served through Flyover no. 2. Traffic coming from Kalma Chowk Flyover, bound to Wahdat road is making use of exit ramp. Canal bridge is for U-Turn. The structures consist of massive reinforced concrete piles, piers, transoms, I&L-shape pre-stressed girders, box girders and deck slab. Reinforced concrete retaining walls are designed to serve as ramps of flyovers. In addition to these structures various slip lane and service roads have been constructed at grade.
Construction details
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Muslim Town Flyover, Lahore[1] |
| Client | Government of Punjab, Communication and Works Department [2] |
| Consultant | NESPAK [3] |
| Contractor | NLC in association with Habib Construction Services[4] |
| Commencement Date | October 28, 2011 |
| Completion Date | April 21, 2012 |
| Time for Completion | 177 Days (5 months, 25 days) |
| Length of Flyovers including Ramps | Flyover-1 (Kasur Bound) = 949 M
Flyover-2 (Ichra Bound) = 1308 M Flyover-3 (Wahdat Road Slip) = 298 M Total = 2655 Meters |
| Construction Cost | Rs. 2.3 Billions |
| Number of Spans | 58 |
| Width of Flyover | 11 M (Flyover-1 and 2), 8.1 M (Wahdat Road Slip) |
| Number of Lanes | 3 No. (Flyover-1 and 2), No. 3 (Wahdat Road Slip) |
| Number of Piles | 307 |
| Number of Girders | 534 |
| Number of Box Girders | 4 Spans |
| Radius of Box Girder curve | 48 Meters |
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