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Under the revised plan, the width of the road on both sides will be increased from 15 feet to 20 feet, while the total project cost has surged from Rs 8 billion to Rs 17 billion.<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">According to a senior RDA official, the updated plan also includes the construction of service lanes on both sides to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. The revised project, amended on the recommendations of the district administration, has been resubmitted for approval under the Punjab Annual Development Programme (ADP).<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The project will require a total of 48 kanals of land, with approximately Rs 17.7 billion earmarked solely for land acquisition. Once completed, the main corridor from Marrir Chowk to Faizabad will become signal-free, significantly enhancing traffic capacity and improving the overall aesthetics of the area.<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Officials stated that service lanes already exist from Chandni Chowk to Faizabad, and the addition of new lanes will further ease traffic movement. Land survey work is currently underway, and construction activities will commence following the approval of funds by the provincial government.<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">In addition, two parking plaza projects have also been included in the Punjab ADP. A three-storey parking plaza will be constructed at Benazir Bhutto Hospital with a capacity for 480 vehicles. 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