Lahore Declares Four More Roads for Commercial Use

The governing body of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has approved the commercialization of four additional roads in Lahore.

The roads approved for commercial use include College Road from Ghazi Chowk to UET Roundabout, Defense Road from Bhobtian Chowk to Kahna, GT Road from Quaid-i-Azam Interchange to BRB Canal, and Barki Road from Ring Road to BRB Canal.

Meanwhile, the commercialization of Sabzazar Road from Liaquat Chowk to Multan Road and Samanabad LOS Road has been postponed.

The meeting was chaired by LDA Vice Chairman Mian Marghoob Ahmed. LDA Director General Tahir Farooq briefed participants on the agenda items.

During the session, amendments to the LDA Rules were approved in line with housing sector reforms endorsed by the provincial cabinet and proposals submitted by the cabinet sub-committee.

The governing body also recommended conditional permission to complete the Master Plan 2050 in accordance with court orders. In addition, the body recommended replanning the site of the sewage treatment plant in LDA City.

The meeting approved agenda items from the Directorate of Sales and Allotment, as well as the remodeling of the LDA Avenue One Civic Centre.

Officials also approved the launch of an executive transfer service in LDA City to facilitate residents. A plot transfer facility will now be available in LDA City, similar to other LDA schemes.