LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin said that widening and beautification of roads in an area under severe traffic pressure once seemed impossible. He stated that the Chief Minister Punjab has taken a historic initiative for the restoration and beautification of the Walled City of Lahore. Upon completion of this state-of-the-art expansion project, the number of tourists and devotees is expected to increase significantly.
He expressed these views during his visit to the Data Darbar and Bhati Chowk Expansion Project where he reviewed the ongoing development works.
TEPA Chief Engineer Iqrar Hussain gave a detailed briefing on the progress of the project. The minister was informed about the removal of the existing road in front of the shrine and the construction of new pedestrian pathways.
The provincial minister also inspected the expansion of the Data Darbar premises and the adjacent land across the road. He directed the authorities to ensure restoration and facilitation of access routes for the convenience of devotees visiting Data Darbar.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister instructed that smooth traffic flow from Bhati Chowk must be ensured at all costs during the development works. Officials from the Auqaf Department, LDA, MCL, Traffic Police, and local notables were also present on the occasion.
