Bad timing of uplift projects in Lahore’s Johar Town, other areas riles motorists

LAHORE: Simultaneous launch of various development projects, especially replacement of the outlived trunk sewer lines with new ones at Khayaban-i-Firdausi in Johar Town, is not only causing traffic jams but also creating environmental issues for the public at large.

The situation is worsening gradually with slow pace of work, absence of viable traffic diversion plans and lack of mitigating measures.

On the other hand, the upcoming monsoon season may also affect the development works...