LDA clears 100-metre skywalk with lifts near Lulu Mall on Shaheed Path

Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has approved the construction of a 100-metre-long skywalk near Lulu Mall on Shaheed Path to facilitate safer pedestrian movement across one of the city’s busiest corridors.The project, with an estimated cost of around Rs 18 crore, will be developed under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, with a private firm bearing the entire expenditure. The proposal received approval during a meeting chaired by LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar on Thursday.Officials said the skywalk will be 5 metres wide and equipped with lifts and staircases to improve accessibility for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and women. The project plan was finalised after consultations with the Public Works Department (PWD), traffic police, LESA and Lulu Mall management.Around 1,200 square metres of green area will be developed beneath the skywalk, along with kiosks, public interaction spaces, toilets and parking facilities. Commercial spaces have also been proposed on the ground and first floors, while the rooftop is planned to house an open-air restaurant and LED display screens.According to LDA officials, the structure will incorporate anti-skid flooring, CCTV surveillance, adequate lighting, fire-safety provisions and earthquake-resistant features.