Pakistan Inaugurates Wagah Heritage Corridor | The Country’s First Tourism Highway
Key Highlights:
- A 13-kilometre road links Lahore’s Quaid-e-Azam Interchange to the Wagah Border
- Rs 2.85 billion project features service roads, a modern drainage system, and solar-powered lighting
- Heritage-themed design to welcome both domestic and international visitors
Travel to the Wagah Border just became easier and more welcoming. The Punjab government has opened the Wagah Heritage Corridor, a 13-kilometre route designed to give visitors a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable journey.
The project, completed in under a year, features a 68-foot-wide main carriageway, 20-foot-wide service roads, a 22 km reinforced drainage system, and a 10 km decorative boundary wall. Solar-powered streetlights keep the road bright, while murals and portraits add a cultural touch for travelers heading to the border.
The corridor will ease congestion, speed up travel, and create a more pleasant approach for those attending the daily flag-lowering ceremony or exploring the area. Costing Rs 2.85 billion, it’s the first road in Pakistan built specifically with tourism in mind.
The Punjab government says more projects like this are on the way, aiming to improve access to destinations across the province and make travel a better experience for everyone.