New River Ravi Bridge to Jahangir Tomb | Complete Technical Inspection & Ground Reality

An exclusive on-ground technical inspection of the new River Ravi Bridge connecting Lahore directly to the Tomb of Jahangir (Tomb of Emperor Jahangir & Tomb of Nur Jahan) in Shahdara under RUDA Package 7. In this video, Shehar Nama witnesses live engineering tests, pile foundation inspections, and the major civic and traffic challenges at the Old Ravi Railway Crossing. Key Highlights & Technical Insights Covered: Urgent civic issue: Severe traffic blockages at the Railway Phatak near the Old Ravi Bridge & Fish Market, with an appeal to CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz for a railway underpass Land clearance around the New Fish Market (Machli Mandi) and clearing encroachment/nomadic settlements under RUDA Package 7 Geographical division: RUDA Odd packages (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) in Lahore vs Even packages (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) in Sheikhupura Live Sand Replacement Test (Field Density Test) explained: How geotechnical engineers measure soil compaction and density Massive Pile Testing details: 35-meter depth, Pakistan's largest 2-meter diameter steel cage, and applying 3x load tests using concrete blocks and gauges Bridge specifications: 850-meter bridge span (1.5 KM with entry/exit ramps), 60-foot dual lane width, 6-foot pedestrian walkways, and February 2028 completion deadline Strategic impact: Diverting 30-40% of Shahdara traffic, boosting international tourism to Jahangir, Nur Jahan, and Asif Khan tombs, and water table replenishment via 3 barrages and wastewater treatment plants 📍 Location: River Ravi (Between Old Ravi Railway Bridge & Shahdara), Lahore, Pakistan 🎥 Channel: Shehar Nama | Infrastructure, Engineering & Ground Reality ⏱️ Timestamps / Key Moments: 00:00 - Introduction: Critical Traffic Problem at the Old Ravi Railway Crossing 00:43 - Rising Traffic from Shahdara & Appeal to CM Maryam Nawaz for an Underpass 01:33 - Descending towards the Project Site & Proposed Bridge Display Board 01:55 - New Fish Market (Machli Mandi) & Ground Clearing under RUDA Package 7 02:37 - Filling Large Ponds & Clearing Encroachments along the Embankment 02:50 - RUDA Packages Blueprint: Odd Packages (Lahore) vs Even Packages (Sheikhupura) 03:20 - Machinery on Site: Dumpers, Water Sprinklers & Active Earthwork 03:32 - Geotechnical Engineers on Ground: Approaching the Live Pile Test Site 03:48 - Technical Explanation: 21-Day Curing Period & 3x Load Capacity Testing 04:33 - Concrete Blocks & Steel Girders Assembly for Structural Load Verification 04:53 - Live Demonstration: Sand Replacement Test (Field Density Test) in Action 05:33 - Engineering Science: Measuring Soil Compaction, Voids & Soil Density 06:33 - Bridge Route Overview: Crossing River Ravi towards Jahangir's Tomb 07:11 - Location Context: Running Alongside the British-Era Railway Bridge & Ring Road 07:30 - Tourism & Connectivity: Direct Corridor to Jahangir, Nur Jahan & Asif Khan Tombs 08:29 - Environmental Plan: Deepening River Bed, 3 Barrages & 10+ Wastewater Treatment Plants 09:28 - Master Infrastructure: 300 Ft Highway, 400 Ft Bund & Riverfront Walking Tracks 09:53 - Technical Specs: 850m Bridge Length (1.5 KM with Ramps) & 60 Ft Dual-Lane Width 10:10 - Completion Target Timeline (February 2028) & Kamran Ki Baradari Landmarks 11:06 - Pakistan's Largest Steel Pile Cage: 2-Meter Diameter & 35-Meter Depth Structure 11:54 - Community Connection: Support & Subscribe to Shehar Nama 12:20 - Ramp Connections to Ring Road & Lari Adda Multistorey Terminal Update 13:00 - Viewing the Minarets of Jahangir's Tomb & Concluding Reflections If you found this technical inspection of Lahore's mega engineering projects informative, please like this video, leave your questions in the comments, and subscribe to Shehar Nama! #RaviBridge #JahangirTomb #RUDAPackage7 #SheharNama #LahoreMegaProjects #CivilEngineering #RiverRavi #LahoreInfrastructure