The proposed Margalla Twin Tunnel Project could improve connectivity between Islamabad and the Khanpur area, potentially strengthening accessibility to residential and tourism developments such as Lakeshore City.
The project involves the development of twin tunnels through the Margalla Hills to provide a more direct connection between Islamabad and areas around Khanpur and Haripur. Improved connectivity could reduce travel times and create a more convenient route for residents, tourists and businesses travelling between the capital and the Khanpur corridor.
Better Access to Khanpur Tourism Corridor
Lakeshore City, located near Khanpur Dam, is positioned within an area that has increasingly attracted attention for residential, recreational and tourism-related development.
A more direct Islamabad-Khanpur connection could make the area easier to reach for visitors and potential residents. For a development such as Lakeshore City, improved road access could also strengthen its location advantage by connecting it more efficiently with Islamabad and surrounding urban centres.
Potential Impact on Real Estate
Major transport infrastructure can influence the development potential of areas that gain improved accessibility.
If the Margalla Twin Tunnel project progresses as planned, better connectivity could encourage increased movement towards Khanpur and surrounding areas. This may support further residential, commercial, hospitality and tourism activity along the corridor.
For property investors, infrastructure developments are often an important factor when assessing the long-term prospects of emerging locations. However, any potential impact on property values or investment returns would depend on the project’s completion, actual traffic benefits and wider market conditions.
Lakeshore City’s Location Advantage
Lakeshore City is being developed near Khanpur Dam, placing it within a growing leisure and tourism corridor. The development combines residential offerings with recreational and lifestyle-focused facilities.
The proposed tunnel connection could add another layer to the location’s connectivity story by potentially making travel from Islamabad more convenient.
As infrastructure development continues around the wider Islamabad-Khanpur region, improved accessibility could play a role in shaping future residential and tourism activity.
For Lakeshore City, the Margalla Twin Tunnel Project represents a potential connectivity advantage, particularly if it delivers a faster and more direct route between Islamabad and the Khanpur area.
