Web desk: The Punjab government has made the decision to remove the manual toll ticket system in order to digitise all toll plazas across the province.
Departments briefed the chief minister on ongoing and upcoming development projects in transport, construction, energy conservation, and urban beautification.
Under the new initiative, all 38 toll plazas in the province will be upgraded to a unified “One App, One System” electronic toll collection model, similar to the motorway system, to ensure faster travel, transparency, and ease for commuters.
The meeting also approved five major road construction, repair, and rehabilitation projects through public-private partnerships. These projects are aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Officials also informed that e-tendering has saved Punjab Rs40 billion. The government hailed this development as a major success.
The chief minister instructed that all new roads be fitted with solar-powered street lights to support energy conservation and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Major Beautification and Infrastructure Projects
Several beautification projects for Lahore were also approved, including the renovation of the Railway Station, Data Darbar, Misri Shah, Ek Moriya, and Do Moriya bridges.
A new fountain and a children’s mini train will be installed in the park opposite the Railway Station. Along with new roads and sidewalks within a 3-kilometre radius.
Progress on C&W and LDA projects was also reviewed. Officials reported that 54 large bridges, 142 small bridges, and 858 roads damaged by recent floods have been fully restored.
The 93-kilometre Multan–Vehari Road is being developed as Punjab’s first “dust-free” road, set for completion by June 2026.
Similarly, the Tourism Corridor from Quaid-e-Azam Interchange to Wagah Border will also be completed by June 2026.
Province-wide, 2,341 road projects covering 5,251 kilometres will commence in December 2025, with completion targeted for June 2026.
Officials revealed that 2,341 road projects spanning 5,251 kilometres are set to begin across Punjab in December 2025, with completion expected by June 2026.
The chief minister stated that the province’s infrastructure reforms are designed to transform Punjab into a model of digital governance, sustainability, and modern urban development.
