Progress of CBD uplift projects reviewed

LAHORE : Punjab Central Business District (CBD) CEO Imran Amin on Saturday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing development projects.

It may be noted here that CBD Punjab was working on major infrastructure enhancement projects, including CBD Route 47, Walton Railway Crossing Flyover, and Walton Road. During the meeting, Imran Amin was briefed on the current status of all projects. He directed that the water-bound layer at Walton Road Railway Crossing Flyover be completed swiftly, and asphalt work should begin promptly. Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Architecture and Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, senior officials from Nespak and NLC and the project contractors attended the meeting. CBD Punjab CEO was informed that the asphalt work from Defence Mor to Qainchi on Walton Road has been completed and the road is now open for traffic. Additionally, the final asphalt layer on Major Ishaq Shaheed Flyover is also completed and it will be fully operational for traffic within a day or two.

CBD Punjab CEO also visited the CBD Route 47 Walton Railway Crossing Flyover where he emphasised the need to expedite the completion of the water-bound layer and commence asphalt work as soon as possible.

On his visit, Imran Amin remarked that Route 47 and Walton Railway Crossing Flyover is a critical link connecting Gulberg to Walton Road. Completing this link will improve traffic flow and provide relief to the people of Lahore.