LAHORE: CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz has prohibited excavation or damage to newly constructed roads across Punjab, directing improved coordination between government departments to prevent repeated digging after infrastructure projects are completed.
The directive was issued during a meeting reviewing own-source revenue development schemes across several divisions. Authorities were also instructed to ensure that manholes and sewerage covers remain level with road surfaces, while newly developed roads must include proper drainage systems, signage and lane markings.
The provincial government approved a wide range of infrastructure and urban improvement projects covering Lahore, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad divisions.
In Lahore, the government approved improvement plans for several major roads, along with beautification work at Lakshmi Chowk. Authorities were also directed to enhance sections of the Orange Line corridor along Multan Road through cleaning, plantation and mural work.
Development schemes involving road construction and widening, sewerage systems, drainage, solar streetlights and public facilities were approved for districts including Kasur, Sheikhupura, Multan, Vehari, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal and Faisalabad.
Rawalpindi district received approval for 13 projects, while additional schemes were cleared for Attock, Murree, Jhelum and Chakwal.
The chief minister also directed departments to establish clear completion timelines for development projects and barred officials from collecting charges from shopkeepers without prior approval.
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