The Punjab government has set July 30 as the new deadline for completion of key construction works under the Bhati Gate expansion and Data Darbar upgradation projects in Lahore.
The government has directed all concerned departments to complete essential civil works and open important roads for public use before the Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) and Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) on August 1.
According to sources, the deadline was issued to accelerate work on the ongoing projects in the historic area of Lahore and ensure better travel facilities for citizens and pilgrims attending the religious events. The Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) has been tasked with completing major civil works within the stipulated period. It has been directed to open the Bhati Gate underpass for traffic and ensure rehabilitation of all adjoining roads by July 30.