Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Lahore Development Authority Vice Chairman Mian Marghoob Ahmad, accompanied by LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, visited the Bhati Chowk Underpass and Data Darbar Expansion Project to review the progress of ongoing construction and finishing works.
During the visit, officials briefed them on the current status of both development projects.
The officials said the main construction work on the Bhati Chowk Underpass had been completed, while finishing work was being carried out at a fast pace. Solar lights have been installed around the underpass, and road signage is also being placed to improve traffic flow and guide commuters.
The delegation was further informed that finishing work on the pedestrian underpass was progressing rapidly. Work on the parking area and landscaped green spaces was also nearing completion.
Chief Engineer TEPA Iqrar Hussain briefed the officials on the challenges caused by monsoon rains and outlined the measures being taken to ensure the timely drainage of rainwater from the project area.
LDA Director General Tahir Farooq directed the relevant teams to complete all finishing work before the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain and the annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh Ali Hajveri.
He said the timely completion of the project was essential to facilitate devotees, visitors and commuters expected to arrive in large numbers during the religious events.
The director general also ordered the deployment of drainage teams in two shifts to ensure the prompt removal of rainwater and an immediate response to any situation arising from heavy monsoon rainfall.
Vice Chairman Mian Marghoob Ahmad directed the authorities to clear the roads surrounding the underpass at the earliest and complete all remaining work within the stipulated timeframe so the project could become fully operational for the public.