Islamabad: The Lahore-Sialkot Motorway will be expanded from a two-lane to a three-lane facility, following a decision made at a high-level National Highway Authority (NHA) meeting chaired by Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in Islamabad today.
The meeting also issued directives to speed up construction on the Sialkot-Kharian and Islamabad Motorways, which are set to be developed as three-lane dual carriageways.
To enhance religious tourism, officials reviewed plans to connect Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib directly to the motorway network. These new highways will feature three lanes and modern safety fencing to ensure secure and efficient travel for pilgrims.
Speaking at the meeting, Abdul Aleem Khan announced that all future motorway projects will be built with a minimum of three lanes on each side, totaling a six-lane configuration.
He further instructed the NHA to fast-track the Sialkot-Rawalpindi Motorway, highlighting that this strategic link will ease congestion on the M-2 motorway and significantly improve travel between Lahore and Islamabad. The upgraded route is expected to shorten the distance by roughly 100 kilometers, saving travelers at least an hour of journey time.
