LAHORE: In a groundbreaking development, the city of Lahore has become home to the country’s first energy-generating smart road. The innovative project, dubbed Route 47, is a 4.5-kilometer stretch that connects several major thoroughfares, including Ferozepur Road, Gulberg Main Boulevard, Walton Road, and Lahore Ring Road.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The road boasts cutting-edge features, including separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, and a one-kilometre-long flyover. Solar panels installed on the footpaths along Route 47 will generate up to 1 megawatt of electricity while providing shade. The road’s design ensures that it remains flood-free during rainfall, minimizing disruptions to traffic.
According to details, the project cost approximately PKR 9 billion (USD 32 million). The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) has executed the project.
