Dualization of Sheikhupura-Gujranwala Road

Introduction

Communication & Works Department intends to dualize the existing single lane, Sheikhupura- Gujranwala Road to improve the traffic flow. The total length of this road is 43 Km. The project road starts at end of flyover ramp over motorway M-2 near Sheikhupura city and ends at flyover crossing (GT Road Crossing) near Gujranwala City. Gujranwala district spreads over 3,622 Km2 and is one of the major industrially developed districts of the country.

 

Location

Sheikhupura-Gujranwala, Punjab

Proposal Type

Solicited with BOT

Estimated Cost

PKR 5,241 million

Concession Period

25 years

Concerned/Sponsoring Agency

Communication and Works Department

Current Status

Under Financial Close by Concessionaire and Procurement of ROW by government

 

Salient Features

  • Length=43 Km
  • Proposed Design=2-Lanes Dual Carriageway
  • ROW= 126’ rural areas and 124’ in urban areas
  • Rehabilitation of Existing Bridges =08
  • Toll Plazas=02
  • New Bridges=08
  • New Culverts =73

Role of Government Agency

Encumbrance free ROW

Role of Private Party

  • Financing, designing, construction, operation and maintenance (O&M).
  • Transfer back to Government after concession period.