Situated on the arterial Kanpur Road at NH 25, Alambagh sits bang in the middle of one of the busiest and most essential roads in Lucknow. As a key transit point for the Lucknow-Agra Expressway for the massive numbers of civil & commercial vehicles passing to and from Lucknow & Delhi, Alambagh witnesses mammoth traffic irrespective of day or time. The Alambagh roundabout also houses a major Bus Terminal and construction of a Metro Station along the North-South corridor of the Lucknow Metro adjacent to the bus station guarantees a huge spike in foot-fall around the complex. In light of these developments, UPSRTC and Shalimar signed a First-of-its-kind Public-Private-Partnership(PPP) to develop it into a Multipurpose facility including a luxurious Hotel and a Shopping Mall with entertainment facilities and much more.
The Alambagh Bus Terminal’s design is an astounding specimen of state-of-the-art Transit Station Complexes found in advanced cities of the modern era, including a Mega Mall, Food-court, Gaming Zone, Fine Dine Area, 6 Screen Multiplex and a World Class Hotel, combined into a comprehensive area to make travelling in Lucknow pleasurable. A PPP Project undertaken together by UPSRTC and Shalimar - in its capacity as the leading real estate developer in Lucknow - it is spread over a sprawling expanse of 1,42,000 sq ft. The gargantuan structure guarantees smooth and hassle free Transit unseen in Uttar Pradesh until now. The terminal was inaugurated by Hon CM Shri. Yogi Adityanath with Hon. Transport Minister Shri. Swatantra Dev Singh, Principal Secretary of Transport Smt. Aradhana Shukla and UPSRTC MD Sh. P Guru Prashad on 12th June, 2018..
The iconic terminal includes wide movement areas, large recreation spaces, brands and outlets, lavish food court, movie theaters, hyper stores, games and eateries, adequate safety measures all coupled with a wonderful experience. The design keeps the convenience of the differently-abled in consideration with Ramps and modern toilets to accommodate their special requirements. A Hotel adjacent to the Bus and Metro station will optimize Hospitality, reduce traffic and increase ease of travel for the large numbers of Tourists and Travelers that pass through Lucknow each year. The Complex’s close proximity to Lucknow Central and other important roads increases accessibility and
The Alambagh Bus Terminal will have modern international facilities to cater to lakhs of travelers, while the adjoining Mall and Entertainment complex will give them a space to relax along the way. The Hotel’s inclusion makes the design even more convenient as travelers will now have comfortable premium lodgings at a stone’s throw from the Terminal.
Development projects like these are absolutely vital for a rapidly growing city like Lucknow and the massive influx of both residents & leisurely & business travelers alike. These developments provide the infrastructure required for a Smart City and in the 21st Century, Smart Cities have a definite edge over all others. Shalimar Corp is proud to have been integral to these developments and have this extraordinary feat of engineering as part of its legacy - Shalimar’s Pehchaan - The mark it has left on this incredible city.