Ring Road Lahore has changed the way Lahore moves. As the city’s most important infrastructure project, it is designed to improve traffic flow and connect major areas of Lahore more efficiently. It is a 6 laned highway starting from DHA in Eastern Lahore to Multan Road in the West, connecting the city like never before. With controlled access, Intelligent Transport System (ITS), 80,000 vehicles capacity/day, CCTV monitoring, LRR perfectly contemplates with the ‘Modern Punjab Vision’. As of 2025, the development is going at the fastest pace, 2 of its phases already completed, with dedicated service roads near populated zones. With huge growth expected around industrial and commercial hubs LRR holds a huge future development potential in the upcoming years.

Project Overview

• Starts from Babu Sabu Interchange/Eastern Lahore to Maraka Interchange
• Direction: From DHA/East Lahore to Multan Road/West
• Developed by Lahore Ring Road Authority
• 6-lane controlled-access, 24/7 surveillance
• 80,000 vehicle passage capacity
• Speed Limit 80 km/h to 120 km/h
• Nearby Housing Societies: DHA, Lake City, Wapda Town, Valencia Town Lahore

Ring Road Lahore Location & Route Map

Ring Road Lahore has a location originating from Eastern Lahore till Multan Road, near Maraka  which is its end point. LRR acts as a major bypass for heavy traffic across the city. Major landmarks it provides direct access to include: 

• Allama Iqbal International Airport
• DHA
• Multan Road
• Motorway M2
• Bahria Town
• Ferozepur Road
• N-5 
• M11 Motorway
• Sundar Industrial Estate

Ring Road Lahore Interchanges & Overpasses

• Gulshan-e-Ravi Interchange
• Saggian Interchange
• Niazi Interchage
• Badami Bagh Intersection
• Underpass near Shadbagh Pumping Station
• Mehmood Booti Interchange
• GT Road Interchange (Quaid-e-Azam Interchange)
• Harbanspura Interchange at Canal Bank Road
• Railway Line Intersection
• Jallo Road overhead bridge
• Barki Road Intersection
• Abdullah Gul Interchange (Allama Iqbal Intl’ Airport Access Road Interchange)
• Airport Interchange
• Ghazi Road Interchange
• DHA Phase V/VI Interchange
• Sui Gas Society Interchange
• Ferozepur Road Interchange
• Shalimar Interchange

Bridges & Crossings

• Railway line overpass
• Jallo Road bridge
• Canal Road crossing
• Multiple overhead bridges

Lahore Ring Road Authority​

Lahore Ring Road Authority (LRRA) has been overseeing the development, toll management, monitoring, and the entire master planning of Lahore Ring Road, since 2011. It is basically a project based on the Public Private Partnership (PPP)model. 

PRRA Helpline Number

To get more information and latest updates about the LRR development, you can contact Punjab Ring Road Authority at (042) 99266145.

Ring Road Lahore Quick Stats

• Lahore Ring Road Total length: ~98 km
• Northern Loop: ~40 km
• Southern Loop: ~50 km
• Western Loop: ~26 km
• Motorway Link: ~88 km
• Speed Limit: 80–120 km/h
• ROW Width: 90–100 meters
• Right of way (width) 90 to 100 meter on
• Service roads near population sides

Top Housing Societies Near Lahore Ring Road

Several top housing societies in Lahore are located near the Ring Road:

• Lake City
• Bahria Town
• DHA Lahore (various phases)
• LDA City Lahore
• Park View City Lahore 
• Lahore Smart City

Lahore Ring Road Master Planning

Here are the complete details of Lahore Ring Road master plan:

Ring Road Lahore Northern Loop (Phase 1)

Northern Loop originates from Gulshan-e-Ravi and ends near Sui Gas housing society. In between them, LRR crosses Saggian Chowk, Niazi Chowk, Mehmood Booti, GT Road, Lahore Branch Canal (Harbanspura), Barki Road at Mahfooz Shaheed Garrison, Allama Iqbal International Airport, Bedian Road (DHA). 

• Total distance: 40 km
• Number of lanes: 6
• Service roads (on both sides): 7m – 10m wide
• Interchanges: 9
• Land acquisition cost: Rs.21 billion: Civil work cost 30 billion
• From Gulshan-e-Ravi Interchange to Shalimar Interchange

Rind Road Southern Loop Phase 2

• Mode of Construction: PPP Mode 
• Length: 22.4 km
• Project Cost: Rs. 24.4 billion rupees
• Interchanges: 6
• Bridges (Main Carriageway): 4
• Subways: 19
• Speed limit: 120 km/hr

Southern loop is further divided into these 4 sub-categories: 

SL-1

Lahore Ring Road SL-1 has specifically eased traffic congestion along the Ghazi Road. Further salient features are given as under:

• 9.35 km, from Sui gas society at Gujja Mata point
• Connected till Feroz Pur road (the backbone of Lahore)
• Ashiana Interchange of Ashiana Housing Scheme Lahore
• Nearby metro bus service
• Connects with Qusoor

SL-2

SL-2 is the lengthiest part of the entire LRR project. It’s 13 km long, and connects Halloki Interchange, Lake City Interchange, Lake City/Wapda Town/Valencia Town Lahore. 

Before the development of SL-2, reaching the airport was quite difficult and would take 1.5 hours but now it just takes 25 to 30 minutes. SL-2 ends at Raiwand road at Adda plot, a huge commercial hub of Lahore. Moreover, via this you can also travel to Raiwand and Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore. 

SL-3

Ring Road Lahore SL-3 is about 8 km long. It is the most developed part of LRR, and costs around 17.7 Billion rupees. It connects with Bahria Town Lahore & NFC society. More features are:  

• 2 Interchanges
• 3 bridges
• Ends at Multan Road at Maraka, provides access to Multan, Sahiwal, and Okara
• Alternative for traffic congestion at Thokar Niaz Baig

SL-4

SL-4 is currently near completion. It starts from Maraka to Babu Sabu Interchange at M2 (Lahore-Islamabad) Motorway. With its completion, the entire Lahore Ring Road will be completed (it also corresponds to the Western Loop), which will significantly reduce the overall travel time and increase connectivity. 

Ring Road Lahore Western Loop (Phase 3)

The Western loop Lahore Ring Road is still under planning. It starts from Monalwal, which is the end point of SL-4, and ends at Gulshan Ravi (the starting point at Northern Loop), thus completing the circle of Lahore Ring Road. The total length of Western Loop is approximately 26 km.

Lahore Ring Road Toll Plazas 

Various toll plazas are located at major entry/exit points along the Northern and Southern Loop of Lahore Ring Road. Most of the toll plazas lie along Thokar Niaz Baig, Shahdara,and other major interchanges. 

Vehicle Category Rates 2023-2025

According to PRRA Punjab, vehicle category rates on Lahore Ring Road are given as under: 

• Cars & Jeeps: PKR 60
• Hiace Wagons: PKR 120
• Minibuses/Coasters: PKR 120
• Buses: PKR 300
• Loader/Truck/Dumper/Pickup (2-3 Axle): PKR 360
• Truck/Trailer (Above 3 Axle): PKR 600 

Lahore Ring Road Payment Methods

LRR typically involves direct toll payments such as via cash/e-tags for road usage. Whereas for projects or properties associated/near LRR, you can opt for easy installment plans. 

What is the Speed Limit at Ring Road Lahore?

An ideal speed limit on Ring Road Lahore is 80km/h TO 120km/h. It also varies from small to large vehicles, small vehicles can have speed up to 110, whereas heavy vehicles have a speed limit of 80km/h. 

Vehicles Not Allowed on Lahore Ring Road 

According to the official sources, the LRRA, bicycles, animal-driven carriages, low-performance motorcycles, and other slow-moving vehicles are not allowed to enter or travel via Ring Road, Lahore. 

Ring Road Lahore Current Status 2025 

As of Lahore Ring Road’s development status 2025, 70% of the development has been completed (considering all the 4 phases). 

• Northern Loop: 100% complete
• Southern Loop: SL-1, SL-2, SL-3 fully operational
• SL-4: under planning, early development has been completed as of 2025
• Intelligent Transport System (ITS) upgrade in progress
• Traffic load improvement: 70% traffic reduction around Thokar & Canal Road

Lahore Ring Road Impact on Housing Societies 

Lahore Ring Road significantly impacted housing societies in Lahore coming along its route. By reduction in travel times, connectivity to the airport, downtown easier access and new residential and commercial opportunities, LRR has exerted the following impacts on housing societies:  

Price Appreciation

• Lake City Lahore: 60 to 100% appreciation in property values+60–100%
• Etihad Town Lahore: +50–90% appreciation in residential plots prices 
• Bahria Town Lahore: +40–80% appreciation in prices 
• DHA Phase 5/Phase 6: Huge increase in demand

Other major impacts are given as under:

• Better Connectivity 
• Higher commercial value
• Faster Commute
• Increase in demand 
• Zones becoming investment hotspots

Ring Road Lahore Future Development Perspective

Currently, the phase 4 and western loop of Lahore Ring Road is under development and is expected to be completed at the fastest possible pace. As of now, the development of SL-4 has even increased the connectivity of LRR to even higher extent, the same is expected with the completion of the western loop, as a full ‘RING’ shall be completed around the Lahore City, thus benefiting each and every major road and site of the city. 

Ring Road Lahore Top 7 Socio-Economic Benefits 

Lahore Ring Road significantly benefits Lahore in various ways. Some of the major benefits are explained below: 

Increased Accessibility

Ring Road Lahore connects different regions such as housing societies with business districts, schools, airports, and hospitals; this will definitely increase accessibility & bring ease for the residents of Lahore. 

Travel Time Reduction

One of the most important benefits of Lahore Ring Road is the travel time reduction. For instance, travel time from Allama Iqbal International Airport to the main city, or downtown has been reduced by around 70%, which is definitely a huge relief for travellers and residents.  

Fuel Savings

Since distance between key areas to commute within Lahore city and even the nearby cities like Sialkot till Multan Road has reduced, drivers and transporters can expect much lower fuel costs. This has also benefited the industrial and commercial sector of Lahore to a great extent. It is even forecasted that fuel mileage would be reduced even up to 25 to 30% as soon as the project is completed. 

Environmental Impact

Considering the above reasons, reduced usage of fuel would result in decreasing pollution and smog levels in the city. As Lahore’s air quality index is decreasing day by day, such a road network as Lahore Ring Road can reduce carbon emissions largely and thus create a positive impact on the environment as well. 

Healthcare Access

Lahore Ring Road has not only eased connectivity of Lahore, but has also provided accessibility to Southern Punjab, and the travel time has been reduced to 1 to 1.5 hours. Due to this, people from many of the nearby cities, and rural areas can easily reach the main city in case of emergency. 

Traffic Decongestion at Thokar Niaz Baig

Another benefit of Lahore Ring Road is that intra-city traffic congestion has reduced very much. Especially at the Thokar Niaz Baig site, as previously people would have to come along this way. But now, they can utilize the alternate route as provided by LRR,  and in fact reach the key areas within a few minutes. 

Price Appreciation of Residential Plots 

Top housing societies in Lahore such as DHA, Etihad Town, Valencia Town, Lake City, and Ashiana Housing Scheme, are a few of them that have got increased connectivity with the development of Lahore Ring Road. Not only the connectivity but also the price appreciation of properties in these societies will also benefit investors and residents in a longer run. 

Ring Road Lahore Investment Analysis 

Lahore Ring Road project has all the potential to attract long term and short term real estate investments. It is so far the biggest development in Punjab’s capital, both in terms of connectivity and master planning. Considering all that, one cannot simply resist the overall impact of investment in projects or societies nearby Lahore Ring Road. Most importantly, the expected real estate appreciation after the completion of SL-4,the growth around industrial and commercial hubs is going to increase even further. 

As of the investment potential, the complete development of it will definitely increase the demand of properties, both commercial and residential, which will eventually result in appreciation of property values up to 3 times higher. The same phenomenon was witnessed during the development of the Rawalpindi Ring Road, as due to which the property values of societies surrounding it, such as Faisal Town Phase 2, and DHA Riverview South, got increased to an abundant level. 

Therefore, the same goes with the Ring Road Lahore project, in fact, official statistics show even higher benefits because the development status of LRR is much higher than RRR. So if you plan to invest in any societies surrounding LRR, be it for residential or commercial purposes, you must go with it, as your investment will multiply largely within the next 6 to 8 months.

Conclusion

Lahore Ring Road is definitely the most remarkable infrastructure development in Punjab’s history. With such a fast pace of development Lahore Ring Road is soon going to enhance connectivity of the entire Lahore city to unprecedented levels. This will eventually bring economic growth as well as improve social well-being by connecting people from all across the city, and increase property prices to even higher rates within the next few months