The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has been asked by the Lahore High Court (LHC) not to launch numerous road infrastructure projects simultaneously in the city, according to news sources on February 6.
During a hearing on the petition for smog and pollution prevention, the LHC stated that the authority should concentrate on removing encroachments from nine major roads that are causing the city’s deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI) and the resulting smog. The court also ordered the authority to demolish illegally constructed structures and businesses along roadsides and to promote roof gardening in multistorey buildings.
On the occasion, LDA Director General (DG) Amir Ali Ahmad told the court that the authority is taking initiatives to enhance the city’s environment, including improving the major boulevards in Allama Iqbal Town and Johar Town. In addition, he promised to plant five trees for each lost due to construction.
It is important to note that the LDA has chosen nine city roads to redesign as model roads with less congestion. The following is a list of these nine roads:
LDA include Johar Town (Doctors Hospital to Expo Centre)
Main Boulevard, Allama Iqbal Town (Wahdat Road to Scheme Mor via Dubai Chowk)
Gulberg (Zahoor Elahi Road, Hali Road, MM Alam Road)
Mustafa Town (main road starting from Wahdat Road)
Jubilee Town (main road starting from Link Canal Road)
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