Major transportation projects along the Canal Bank Road extension are seeing mixed progress. The proposed electric tram (Yellow Line) project along the canal corridor has been delayed, with a senior official confirming it will not launch in the 2025-26 fiscal year. The delay is attributed to funding diversions to flood relief, environmental objections over tree-cutting, and ongoing design reviews for an underground 'cut and cover' option. Conversely, a major underpass linking Pine Avenue Road to Jia Baga and Ferozepur Roads has been completed, aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting road widening efforts in the area.

The Smart City Housing project on Main Canal Bank Road has received final approval from the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) in 2026, providing legal security for investors. This tech-driven, gated community is marketed as featuring automated traffic management, smart security, and eco-friendly infrastructure. The project offers residential and commercial plots on a 42-month installment plan, strategically located near the Lahore Ring Road and Oasis Golf & Aqua Resort.

Construction has officially started on Pakistan's first floating restaurant on the Lahore Canal near Harbanspura, a PKR 4.9 billion project set for completion by June 2026. The three-storey structure will seat 80 diners and include recreational facilities. The project has sparked significant environmental concern and public debate due to extensive tree-cutting along Canal Road, with critics arguing it damages the canal's green corridor and heritage.

The NFC Phase 2 housing scheme is progressing along the Main Canal Bank Road corridor. A comprehensive January 2026 report highlights its prime geographic positioning, benefiting from dual-access routes via Multan Road and Canal Road, and direct proximity to the Lahore Ring Road Southern Loop (SL-3) interchange. This connectivity is a major value driver, enhancing the project's appeal as an affordable alternative to neighboring premium societies like Bahria Town.