Kalma Underpass
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Kalma Underpass کلمہ زیرگذر | |
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Ferozepur Road, Gulberg Boulevard, Garden Boulevard | |
Construction | |
Type | Underpass |
Lanes | 4 × 3 |
Constructed | by Habib Construction Services and IKAN JV |
Opened | 3 March 2013 |
Kalma Underpass (
Project brief
The
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Project overview
Before undertaking the development of the underpass, a model study of the traffic diversion plan was conducted to facilitate planning to meet every requirement of the project. Project planning called for the construction of an underpass with two bores, one for each direction of traffic or carriageway, with ramps of varying length. Two single span bridges were also to be constructed, one on each side of the main overpass. These bridges would allow traffic to take signal-free U-turns. During construction, a large number of traffic control signs and traffic police were placed at the intersection to guide drivers.[clarification needed]
Scope of work
The project involved construction of two bores of varying width along the Barket Market–Liberty Market Road. The underpass has on/off ramps of varying length, with
Construction details
Type | Description |
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Name | Kalma Underpass, Lahore |
Executing agency | LDA – TEPA |
Consultant | NESPAK[1] – ECSP JV |
Contractor | Habib Construction Services – IKAN JV |
Total length of project | 3.0 km |
underpass length with ramps | 1070 meters |
Barrel length | 95 meters (main)
30 + 45 meters ( U-turns )
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Height of underpass | 5.1 meters |
Number of lanes | 4 + 3 |
Barrel width | 15.3 meters and 12 meters (each) |
Green planter | 3' wide on either side of ramp |
Central green planter | 5.2 meters |
Commencement date | 11 December 2012 |
Completion date | 3 March 2013 |
Time for completion | 82 days |
Project cost | Rs. 1746 million |
Vehicles benefited per day | 150,000 |
See also
- Kalma Chowk Flyover
References
- ^ "Major projects related to Communication Sector > Bridges, Underpasses & Flyovers". NESPAK: National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited. Archived from the original on 2 September 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.