In a major move toward modernization, Punjab has decided to completely digitize all toll plazas, ending the decades-old paper slip system.
Chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the special meeting reviewed key development projects across the province — from transport and construction to energy conservation and city beautification.
Officials revealed that 38 toll plazas will soon shift to a “One App, One System” model like the motorway network, ensuring faster, transparent, and more convenient travel for commuters.
The government also approved the construction and rehabilitation of five major roads through public-private partnerships, aiming to reduce costs and speed up development.
Thanks to e-tendering, Punjab has already saved Rs. 40 billion, while all new roads will feature solar-powered streetlights to promote clean and energy-efficient infrastructure.
As part of Lahore’s beautification drive, several sites — including the Railway Station, Data Darbar, Misri Shah, Ek Moriya, and Do Moriya bridges — will be revamped. A new fountain and mini children’s train will also be installed near the station, along with fresh roads and walkways across a 3-kilometer radius.
Flood-damaged infrastructure is being rapidly restored, with 54 major bridges, 142 small bridges, and 858 roads already rebuilt. The 93-km Multan-Vehari Road is being transformed into Punjab’s first dust-free highway, while a Tourism Corridor from Quaid-e-Azam Interchange to Wagah Border will open by mid-2026.
Punjab will kick off 2,341 new road projects spanning 5,251 km by December 2025, set for completion by June 2026. Under the CM Punjab Initiative, 10,000 km of road repairs are now in their final stages — marking a major step toward a faster, smarter, and greener Punjab.