CM inspects public welfare projects

LAHORE  -  Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in­spected Lahore Ring Road’s southern loop-III, Babu Sabu toll plaza, Liberty’s Capri cinema and inaugu­rated the SPU’s operations room at city traffic po­lice lines at Manawan. The CM conducted a detailed visit of 8-KM long LRR’s SL-III from Maraka to Adda Plot to check the progress, said a handout issued here on Tuesday. He checked the quality of asphalt work at various locations. Expressing optimism, he anticipated the project’s swift completion, ensuring seamless traffic flow, given the accomplishment of both major and minor structures. 

In a related development, the Babu Sabu toll plaza is set to undergo enhancements aimed at improving accessibility and minimizing vehicle queues. The road connecting Babu Sabu Chowk to the toll plaza will be widened, accompanied by the construction of additional lanes. The toll plaza itself will be relo­cated from its current position. Responding to the chief minister’s directives, upgrade work has already commenced, with Naqvi personally inspecting the construction progress, which includes the addition of lanes on both sides of the toll plaza. He empha­sized the need to accelerate the upgrade to alleviate daily traffic congestion. Simultaneously, the Capri Cinema building in Liberty Market will house the Punjab Council of the Arts, repurposing the space for commercial ventures. During his inspection of Capri Cinema, the CM instructed the removal of en­croachments in the vicinity and urged initiatives to promote commercial activities within the building. Alongside this, the CM also inaugurated the special operations room for the special protection unit at city traffic police lines in Manawan.

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