The Punjab government on Wednesday approved the release of Rs6 billion in funds for three mega development projects of Lahore this financial year (FY), reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

Work on Shahdara flyover, Samanabad underpass and Kutchehry Chowk remodeling projects will begin this year. 

The provincial government had earlier approved over Rs13 billion in funds for the three projects.  

The construction of a flyover and an elevated expressway at Shahdara will cost Rs9 billion, while an underpass in Samanabad locality of the Punjab capital will be built at the cost of Rs2 billion. 

Similarly, the remodeling of Kutchehry Chowk will incur expenditures of over Rs4 billion. 

Reporter: Ali Ramay