Abdullah Gul Interchange
The Abdullah Gul Interchange, named after Turkish President Abdullah Gül, is an interchange of the Lahore Ring Road, giving access to the Allama Iqbal International Airport. The interchange was opened on April 1, 2010. It was completed at a cost of Rs. 2,275 million, in a record period of 7 months.
The opening ceremony was attended by Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister of Pakistan and Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the Punjab Chief Minister. The dignitaries appreciated the excellent quality of work executed by the contractors. Earlier, on March 16, 2010, the Punjab Chief Minister performed the soft opening of the interchange.
Construction details
Type | Description |
Construction Cost | Rs. 2.2 Billion |
Length Bridge 1 | 46.50 Meters |
Length Bridge 2 | 50.10 Meters |
Construction Period | 7 Months |
Owner | PMU, Govt. of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab |
Consultant | Nespak |
Contractor | NLC and Habib Construction Services |