Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Punjab is set to undergo a major urban transformation with a ₹140 crore project to develop world-class streets in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Announcing the initiative, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said the project will reshape 42 kilometers of key streets, improving infrastructure, traffic flow, and aesthetics.
Cheema unveiled the plan during a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, calling it a “historic first” for Punjab. He said the project’s success would determine its expansion to other cities across the state. “This initiative will redefine Punjab’s urban streetscape and bring it to global standards,” he said.
Key Project Details
The project will roll out in three phases:
1. Design Phase – Over four months, top urban planners and international experts will create detailed layouts.
2. Construction Phase – Lasting eight months, leading construction agencies will execute the plans according to international standards.
3. Maintenance Phase – Developers will be responsible for maintaining the roads for 10 years, ensuring long-term quality and accountability.
Infrastructure Overhaul
The redesign includes measures to:
Fix traffic bottlenecks and ensure uniform road width.
Improve drainage to prevent water damage.
Build universally accessible, resilient, and visually appealing footpaths.
Install streetlights, bus stands, and realigned water-supply lines for better aesthetics and functionality.
Introduce mechanized cleaning using advanced equipment.
City-Wise Breakdown
Amritsar will see improvements over 17.5 km on major stretches, including:
Majitha Road (Four S Chowk to Guru Nanak Hospital) – 3 km
Court Road (Rialto Chowk to Queens Road) – 1 km
Shubham Road (Hall Gate circular road) – 7 km
Amritsar Cantonment Road – 1.5 km
Race Course Road – 3 km
Golbagh Road – 1.5 km
GT Road (Bhandari to Hall Gate) – 0.5 km
Ludhiana will upgrade 12.4 km of streets, including:
Old GT Road (Sherpur Chowk to Jagraon Bridge) – 6.5 km
Chaura Bazaar (Clock Tower stretch) – 1.7 km
Ghumar Mandi Road (Fountain Chowk to Aarti Cinema) – 4.2 km
Jalandhar will upgrade 12.3 km, including:
HMV Road (Maqsudan Chowk to Jail Chowk) – 3.4 km
Adarsh Nagar Road and Tanda Road – 1.4 km
Pathankot Road – 2.3 km
Model Town Main Road – 2 km
Nakodar-Jalandhar Road – 3.2 km
Raising the Bar for Urban Development
Cheema criticized previous governments led by the SAD-BJP and Congress for lacking vision and failing to deliver modern infrastructure. “Despite having some of the best engineers and architects, Punjab’s urban streets have lagged behind global standards,” he said.
He credited the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for setting a new precedent for urban development in India. “This project will not just improve infrastructure but also transform how citizens experience urban life,” Cheema added.
The initiative promises to enhance Punjab’s urban identity with a focus on excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
