Major Metro Bus Upgrade Project Launched in Lahore
The Lahore Development Authority has officially commenced a significant infrastructure project aimed at remodeling, rehabilitating, and solarizing the stations along the Green Line corridor of the Metro Bus system. This ambitious initiative represents a major step forward in improving urban transportation infrastructure in Pakistan's second-largest city.
Project Timeline and Strategic Division
According to reliable sources from LDA's engineering section, the entire project has been scheduled for completion within six months. To ensure efficient implementation and better management, the LDA has strategically divided the comprehensive project into three distinct packages, each focusing on specific sections of the Green Line corridor.
The first package, designated as Package-I, covers solarization work spanning from Gajumta to Chungi station. This segment carries an estimated cost of Rs. 611.5 million and represents a significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure for the transportation system.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Upgrade Work
Package-II focuses on rehabilitation work from Ghazi to Kalma Chowk station, with an allocated budget of Rs. 542.6 million. This substantial investment will address necessary repairs and improvements to ensure passenger comfort and operational efficiency.
The third and final package, Package-III, will handle station upgrades from Canal to MAO College station. This segment commands the highest budget at Rs. 711.8 million, indicating the scale and importance of the improvements planned for these stations.
The total investment across all three packages amounts to approximately Rs. 1.87 billion, demonstrating the government's commitment to enhancing urban mobility infrastructure in Lahore.
Expected Benefits and Future Impact
LDA officials have confirmed that their engineering department will directly oversee the completion of both rehabilitation and solarization work across all designated stations. The comprehensive nature of this project ensures that multiple aspects of station infrastructure will be addressed simultaneously.
Upon completion within the six-month timeframe, the project is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of the Metrobus Green Line corridor while simultaneously increasing energy conservation through the integration of solar power technology.
This initiative represents a forward-thinking approach to urban transportation, combining essential maintenance with sustainable energy solutions that will benefit both the transportation system and the environment for years to come.
