Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited Khalid Butt Chowk Underpass and Ghora Chowk Defence Mor flyover projects today. CM Mohsin Naqvi reviewed the pace of work on both the projects. Mohsin Naqvi by walking 1.25 km on foot from Cavalry Ground up to Ghora Chowk Defence Mor flyover inspected construction work on both the projects. Mohsin Naqvi directed to make excellent traffic arrangements to maintain the traffic flow during the construction work. CM Mohsin Naqvi asserted not to leave any stone unturned in completing the projects within stipulated period along with ensuring timely completion of work. Chief Engineer LDA gave a briefing about progress being made over Khalid Butt Chowk underpass project and CEO CBD Imran Amin gave a briefing about progress being made over Ghora Chowk Defence Chowk flyover project. CM Mohsin Naqvi apprised that with the completion of both projects, a signal- free corridor will be built from the Centre Point up to Defence Mor. A dual- lane underpass is being built at Khalid Butt Chowk while a long flyover comprising 742 meter long and triple- lane will be built at Ghora Chowk Defence Mor. Repair of other roads linked with the project will also be done. CM said that one lakh 80 thousand vehicles per day will be provided a lot of ease in their transportation with the completion of the said project. The citizens residing in Gulberg, Kalma Chowk, CBD, Cantt, Cavalry Ground, DHA and Walton will be benefited. The CM was informed during the briefing that the length of Khalid Butt Chowk underpass will be 540 meters and width 15.8 meters. Later, CM Mohsin Naqvi while talking with the media persons informed that the Khalid Butt Chowk underpass project by maintaining its high-quality will be completed soon. It is our endeavour that Khalid Butt Chowk underpass should be opened for the citizens by October. Khalid Butt Chowk links Gulberg, Defence and Cantt. It is our effort to give good news to the citizens by completing Ghora Chowk project before the stipulated period. Work is ongoing on both the projects day and night. It is our utmost effort to complete both the projects as soon as possible by maintaining their high standard and SOPs. In coming few days, few roads will be opened in order to maintain traffic flow.
The residents will face difficulties for few days but their traffic problems will be resolved permanently.
Most of the rainwater in Lahore stands at Walton Road. We have contacted Cantonment Board for draining out rainwater from the Walton Road. The Punjab government and CBD are working on a water drainage project at the cost of Rs.8 billion. The water drainage project at Walton Road will be completed in 120 days.
