Lahore to Get New Eight-Lane Overhead Bridge at Imamia Colony
Lahore is set to get an eight-lane overhead bridge at the Imamia Colony Railway Crossing in Shahdara, following approval by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP).
The project, located on National Highway N-5, has an estimated cost of Rs7.492 billion. It also includes construction and rehabilitation work on connecting roads.
The approval was announced after a CDWP meeting held on October 26, 2026. The bridge project was among the development schemes considered by the federal planning forum.
Connecting roads included in the project
Alongside the overhead bridge, the project covers improvements to the roads that connect with it. The official announcement said the work is intended to help ease urban congestion in Shahdara Town.
No construction start date or completion timeline was included in the announcement. Further implementation details have not been specified.
What the approval means
The CDWP’s approval advances the project through the development appraisal process. The announced estimate covers a planned eight-lane overhead bridge at the railway crossing and related connecting-road works.
Residents and motorists in Shahdara will be watching for further information on the project’s schedule and implementation as those details become available.
Key details
- Project: Eight-lane overhead bridge at Imamia Colony Railway Crossing
- Location: Shahdara, Lahore, on National Highway N-5
- Estimated cost: Rs7.492 billion
- Additional work: Construction and rehabilitation of connecting roads
- Timeline: Not announced
Frequently asked questions
Where will Lahore’s new eight-lane bridge be built?
The bridge is planned for the Imamia Colony Railway Crossing in Shahdara, Lahore, on National Highway N-5.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The announced estimate is Rs7.492 billion.
Does the project include work beyond the bridge?
Yes. The project also includes construction and rehabilitation of connecting roads.
When will construction begin?
The approval announcement did not specify a construction start date or completion timeline.