Muslim Town Flyover

Muslim Town Flyover, Lahore, Pakistan

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 a flyover in Muslim Town, Lahore.

Project overview

The project involved the construction of an overpass along Ferozepur Road at the junction of Canal/Wahdat in order to make Ferozepur Road a signal-free intersection and ultimately streamline traffic coming from various parts of the city.

Before the construction of the project, a traffic diversion plan was implemented to try to ensure smooth traffic, but major traffic jams still occurred.

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 carries 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 the exit ramp. Canal bridge is for U-Turns. The structures consist of massive reinforced concrete piles, piers, transoms, I&L-shape prestressed girders, box girders and deck slabs. Reinforced concrete retaining walls are designed to serve as ramps of flyovers. In addition to these structures, various slip lanes and service roads have been constructed at grade.

Box girder bridge. A beautiful evening view of Muslim Town Flyover, Lahore

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

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