In a significant development for the city of Lahore, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the Karim Block to Motorway Signal Free Corridor Plan and the launch of Lahore’s first tram service. The tram service will operate in the vicinity of Liberty, Main Market, Mini Market, and Hali Road, and is expected to facilitate the people and beautify the city.
The approval for the projects was granted during the Chief Minister’s maiden visit to the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) headquarters, where she was accompanied by senior provincial minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, special assistant on political affairs Zeeshan Malik, chief secretary, principal secretary, and other authorities . The Chief Minister also approved the establishment of the Punjab Development Authority and sought a list of all illegal housing schemes in Lahore, with the aim of reviewing and regularizing them .
The signal-free corridor plan involves the construction of two underpasses on a 6-way road from Karim Block to the motorway, and is expected to significantly improve traffic flow in the area . Additionally, the Chief Minister approved the commercialization of various roads in Lahore and directed the early completion of sports complexes at Minar-e-Pakistan and China Scheme.
The launch of the tram service is expected to provide a convenient and affordable mode of transportation for the people of Lahore, and is part of the government’s efforts to improve public transport in the city . The tram service will be operated by the LDA, and the administration is expected to announce the launch date and ticket prices soon .
The Chief Minister also directed the LDA to complete the process of sifting and checking of records as soon as possible, and reviewed a proposal to commercialize various important roads in the city. She also set a revenue generation target of Rs 46 billion for the LDA and directed the authority to focus on the development of LDA City .
Overall, the approval of the signal-free corridor plan and the launch of Lahore’s first tram service is a significant step towards improving the city’s infrastructure and providing better facilities to its citizens.
Key Points:
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approves signal-free corridor plan and tram service for Lahore
- Signal-free corridor plan involves construction of two underpasses on a 6-way road from Karim Block to the motorway
- Tram service will operate in the vicinity of Liberty, Main Market, Mini Market, and Hali Road
- Launch of tram service expected to provide convenient and affordable mode of transportation for citizens
- Chief Minister also approves establishment of Punjab Development Authority and commercialization of various roads in Lahore
- Revenue generation target of Rs 46 billion set for LDA
