By ABDULLAH 
The Lahore Ring Road (لاہور رنگ روڈ) is one of Pakistan’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, designed to connect the city through an 85 km controlled-access orbital highway. Built to ease Lahore’s notorious traffic congestion, the Ring Road links major motorways like M-2, M-11, and the N5 National Highway, making it a lifeline for commuters, businesses, and cargo transport.
But the project isn’t just about roads. With the latest development strategy, authorities plan to transform sections of the Ring Road into modern urban corridors, equipped with residential, commercial, and institutional hubs. The goal is to build a world-class economic zone along the Ring Road reshaping Lahore’s future.
The Ring Road Lahore Map highlights its route encircling the city:
- Starts from: Babu Sabu Interchange
- Key points: Saggian Interchange, Niazi Chowk, Mehmood Booti, Harbanspura, Allama Iqbal International Airport, DHA Phase V & VII, Ferozepur Road
- Ends at: Maraka Interchange (Southern Loop connections with Bahria Town and Raiwind Road)
🚗 Harbanspura Ring Road Direction: Popular among commuters heading to the airport and DHA, this stretch is one of the busiest and most commercially active zones.
📍 Search Terms People Use: “Ring road near me,” “Ring road Lahore update today,” “Ring road map.”
In August 2025, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) signed an MoU with Mott MacDonald Pakistan to draft a new land-use and corridor development plan. Although focused on Rawalpindi’s Ring Road stretch, this model is expected to influence Lahore’s strategy as well.
The vision:
- 8.38 km corridor transformation with a 500m-wide development belt
- Mixed-use zones: residential, commercial, education, logistics, and health facilities
- Economic corridor concept: attracting investment, reducing traffic, and boosting trade
Officials confirm that 70% of construction has already been completed on key sections, with plans to integrate:
✅ Logistics centers
✅ Dry ports and wholesale markets
✅ Business hubs and industrial zones
✅ Residential societies and parks
RDA DG Kinza Murtaza hailed the project as “a historic milestone that will reshape Punjab’s urban future.”
The Lahore Ring Road isn’t just about travel time — it’s a city-shaping project:
- Traffic Relief: Diverts 425,000 vehicles daily from GT Road and city arteries.
- Safety: Reduces road accidents with grade-separated junctions and emergency lanes.
- Environment: Cuts air pollution by easing congestion.
- Economy: Spurs new housing societies, commercial centers, and real estate development.
- 1992–2004: Initial feasibility by JICA and World Bank. Political delays stalled progress.
- 2009: First phase inaugurated by Habib Construction Services.
- 2017: Southern Loop sections linked DHA, Bahria Town, and State Life Housing.
- 2023: New construction resumed with Rs 17.7 billion in funding.
- 2025: MoU signed for corridor transformation into a global-standard economic hub.
Residents near the Southern Loop welcome the road for cutting travel times but raise concerns about land acquisition and housing society displacements.
On social media, reactions are mixed:
- 🚙 “Finally, Lahore traffic will breathe.”
- 🏘️ “Housing societies keep expanding, but what about farmers losing land?”
- 🌍 “This project could make Lahore a true global city if planned right.”
1. What is the total length of Lahore Ring Road?
👉 85 km, with 6 lanes and multiple interchanges.
2. Is there a Ring Road Lahore Map available?
👉 Yes, official maps are provided by the Lahore Ring Road Authority. Google Maps also shows interchanges and exits.
3. How many vehicles use it daily?
👉 Around 425,000 vehicles, making it one of the busiest highways in Pakistan.
4. What are the speed limits on Ring Road Lahore?
👉 120 km/h for light vehicles, 100 km/h for heavy vehicles, and 80 km/h minimum.
5. What’s the latest Ring Road Lahore update today (2025)?
👉 Corridor development strategy launched, with plans for economic hubs, housing, and logistics centers.
The Lahore Ring Road is more than a bypass it’s a transformational project for Punjab’s economy, traffic, and urban landscape. With new development strategies focusing on modern corridor planning, the road is poised to become a model of sustainable urban infrastructure in Pakistan.
As projects like the Southern Loop and corridor hubs come online, Lahore’s Ring Road will not only reduce traffic jams but also drive real estate, trade, and connectivity into the future.