LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a plan to address Lahore’s persistent parking and traffic problems, which have become a major issue, particularly during peak business hours. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz chaired a meeting, directing officials to expedite the construction of multi-storey parking plazas in densely populated areas of the city.
Lahore’s traffic congestion has worsened, with a population of over 15 million and limited parking spaces. Preliminary plans have been completed for more than a dozen parking plazas at key locations, including Mall Road, Regal Chowk, and Gulberg. A feasibility reassessment will be carried out to ensure the successful implementation of these projects.
Additionally, a crackdown on illegal parking operations has revealed more than 1,000 unauthorized parking stands across the city, causing revenue losses and contributing to urban disorder. The Lahore Parking Company (LPC) has been tasked with removing these illegal facilities.
Meanwhile, the district administration has also been clearing encroachments across the city, as part of an operation to restore public spaces and improve urban mobility. The authorities plan to continue their efforts, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz supporting the ongoing urban reform initiatives.
