'Honey' Bridge
The Cavalry Ground bridge that connects Cantt with Gulberg is officially called "Jinnah Flyover." We as a people like to hide behind the names of our forefathers whenever we commit misdemeanours. Not surprising then that what is known as the "Jinnah Flyover" is known to the general public as "Honey" Bridge.
Lahori legend has it that the then Chief Minister of the Punjab had a secret marriage with a lady whose nickname is "Honey." He used to come from his residence in Model Town to Defence to visit her. The particular stretch of road where the flyover now stands was then just a broken road, cause of many traffic jams. Since this meant considerable delay in reaching Defence, the erstwhile CM decided to build a flyover.
It may be called "Jinnah Flyover" but we Lahoris have our own way of remembering such monuments. Thus, you will hear Lahoris refer to it lovingly as "Honey Bridge."
Lahori legend has it that the then Chief Minister of the Punjab had a secret marriage with a lady whose nickname is "Honey." He used to come from his residence in Model Town to Defence to visit her. The particular stretch of road where the flyover now stands was then just a broken road, cause of many traffic jams. Since this meant considerable delay in reaching Defence, the erstwhile CM decided to build a flyover.
It may be called "Jinnah Flyover" but we Lahoris have our own way of remembering such monuments. Thus, you will hear Lahoris refer to it lovingly as "Honey Bridge."

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