Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that all new road development projects across the province will feature modern traffic management systems and solar-powered streetlights as part of a wider infrastructure modernization plan.
According to official details, more than 30,000 kilometers of roads have been constructed, repaired, or rehabilitated under Punjab’s ongoing development program. The initiative aims to improve road connectivity, transportation efficiency, and travel safety across both urban and rural areas.
The chief minister said that work under the CM Local Roads Programme is progressing rapidly in multiple districts. She directed the concerned departments to maintain strict quality standards, transparency, and timely completion of all road construction and rehabilitation projects.
Maryam Nawaz described the road network upgrade as one of the province’s major infrastructure initiatives, emphasizing that multi-billion-rupee projects are being implemented to provide safer, smoother, and more efficient travel for citizens.
She also instructed authorities to enforce lane discipline and traffic regulations more effectively in Lahore and other major cities as part of broader efforts to improve urban traffic management.
In addition, the provincial government has approved transport infrastructure and bus stop development projects in several key cities, including Faisalabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, and Multan, with the goal of enhancing public transport facilities and commuter convenience.
The chief minister further noted that modern mass transit projects are currently underway in Faisalabad and Gujranwala, while major highways in Murree have been restored under the Restoration of Roads Programme, improving accessibility for tourists and local residents.
As part of Punjab’s long-term sustainability strategy, all future road projects will be equipped with solar-powered streetlights, helping reduce energy consumption while supporting environmentally friendly infrastructure development across the province.
