Construction work of Firdous Market Underpass begins
LAHORE: July 02 – Heavy machinery busy in construction work of Firdous Market Underpass during development work in the Provincial Capital. The project was officially launched last month by Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar.
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According to the details available, nearly 900 piles will be constructed for the project over a one month period. The remaining work is then expected to be completed in a further two months after the completion of the piling work.
Reportedly, Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Chief Engineer Habib-ul-Haq Randhawa is monitoring the project as per the directions of LDA Director General Ahmad Aziz Tarar.
Earlier this month, the Lahore City Traffic Police had shared the traffic advisory plan for commuters that may be affected by the project’s construction work. In this regard, Jinnah Flyover, Firdous Market Chowk, and Ali Zaib Road had to be closed for all kinds of traffic, and the commuters from Cantt, Cavalry Ground and DHA traveling to Gulberg, Jail Road, Sher Pao Bridge, or Kalma Chowk have been advised to use Shami Road. Additionally, the commuters to and from DHA and Gulberg have been advised to use the Kalma Chowk-Ferozepur road-Qainchi-Walton Road route.