CM lays foundation of Walton Road flyover project

LAHORE:Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi laid the foundation stone of Major Muhammad Ishaq Shaheed Flyover Project at Walton Road.

Mohsin Naqvi directed to complete the project before 120 days. The 750-meter long flyover will comprise two lanes. He apprised that initially two protected U-turns were to be constructed in place of the flyover worth Rs1.20 billion.

CBD Punjab, NLC and NESPAK undertook construction planning of the flyover project which saved Rs200 million. Mohsin Naqvi highlighted that in order to pay tribute to the great sacrifices of national heroes and martyrs, this project has been attributed to a brave son of the nation Major Muhammad Ishaq Shaheed.

Mohsin Naqvi while addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony of Major Muhammad Ishaq Shaheed flyover project revealed that the Walton Road would become signal-free with the construction of this flyover. Initially, it was planned to construct two U-turns worth Rs1.2 billion on the Walton Road but flyover would be constructed worth Rs1 billion only.

A bridge is being constructed in order to improve the traffic flow from Gulberg up to Walton which will be completed by 15th February. Work on the drainage project at the cost of Rs9 billion is ongoing in CBD which will benefit the residential areas of Walton, DHA and Cantonment. All traffic and drainage problems will be resolved in the area. Hopefully, the flyover project will be completed before 120 days.

Inspects Lahore Ring Road Southern Loop 3-Project

The chief minister visited the Lahore Ring Road Southern Loop 3-Project Wednesday and inspected the 8km long whole route from Maraka Multan Road up to Adda Plot. The CM reviewed asphalt laying work and while ordering to expedite asphalt laying work directed to increase the resources so that the project can be completed within the stipulated time frame.

Mohsin Naqvi in order to accelerate pace of work on the project, issued directions to Provincial Minister Bilal Afzal and Secretary C&W in this regard. He inspected ongoing construction activities on the project.

UAE team meets CM

The members of the UAE team who orchestrated artificial rainfall in Lahore called on Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi at his office here on Wednesday.

The chief minister greeted the team members, expressing gratitude individually during the meeting. Among those present were Ahmed Al Kamal, Head of Cloud Seeding for the UAE NCM Team, Pilot Col. Obaid Halaf, Pilot Michael Anstis, Head of Cloud Seeding Department Abdullah Al Haman and Arnold Ningala.

Mohsin Naqvi presented certificates of appreciation and commemorative shields to each member and conveyed his thanks.

The CM expressed that the UAE team was ready to bring artificial rain again, but unfavourable weather conditions hindered their efforts. Despite the challenges, the UAE team's two-month stay in Lahore exemplified the strong bonds of brotherhood, he said.