Lahore: The governing body of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has approved the commercialization of four major roads in the city, officials said. The approved roads include College Road from Ghazi Chowk to UET Roundabout, Defense Road from Bhobtian Chowk to Kahna, GT Road from Quaid-i-Azam Interchange to BRB Canal, and Barki Road from Ring Road to BRB Canal.
The meeting, chaired by LDA Vice Chairman Mian Marghoob Ahmed, also included briefings by LDA Director General Tahir Farooq on agenda items and proposed amendments to LDA rules in line with housing sector reforms approved by the provincial cabinet.
Commercialization of Sabzazar Road from Liaquat Chowk to Multan Road and Samanabad LOS Road has been postponed, according to officials.
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The governing body recommended conditional approval for the completion of Master Plan 2050 in accordance with court orders and proposed replanning of the sewage treatment plant site in LDA City. The meeting also approved agenda items from the Directorate of Sales and Allotment and the remodeling of the LDA Avenue One Civic Centre.
Officials further announced the launch of an executive transfer service in LDA City, allowing residents to transfer plots similar to other LDA schemes, aiming to facilitate convenience and improve city services.