LAHORE; On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the construction of Lahore’s first dedicated tourism highway, the Wagah Heritage Corridor, is progressing at a rapid pace.
Stretching from Quaid-e-Azam Interchange to the Wagah Border Crossing (Zero Line), the 13-kilometer project has already seen an investment of Rs285 million. Designed to cater to hundreds of thousands of travelers, the two-lane, 68-foot-wide road is being expanded with 20-foot-wide service lanes on both sides.
The project also includes the installation of modern solar-powered streetlights, a 22-kilometer-long RCC drainage system, and a 10-kilometer decorative wall. Initiated in January, it is now nearing completion, promising world-class travel facilities for both domestic and international visitors attending the daily Wagah border parade.
The corridor will serve as a vibrant cultural showcase, greeting Sikh pilgrims from India with vivid displays of Pakistani heritage and scenic beauty. Travelers will enjoy views of illuminated portraits of national heroes and colorful cultural motifs. Additionally, the new sewerage and road infrastructure will resolve longstanding drainage issues for local residents.
