Another Sinkhole Appears on Newly-Built Road in Lahore

Another sinkhole has appeared on a newly constructed main road in Johar Town, raising fresh reservations over the quality of construction work carried out by the Lahore Development Authority's (LDA) Engineering Wing.

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Notably, the sinkhole appeared while a sizeable trailer was passing over the road, causing its right side to become stuck in the damaged section. Hyundai Increases Palisade Hybrid Rates in Pakistan.

Notably, the incident raised serious questions regarding the quality of the road construction, with citizens calling on Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to take immediate action against the project director concerned and blacklist the contractor responsible for the project.

While the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) additionally installed a major drainage system in the area, the road was completed lately. The same road had previously caved in at a number of locations, resulting in multiple accidents due to the sudden appearance of craters.

According to LDA sources, when complaints are received regarding illegal construction, the authority usually suspends the officers concerned. Nevertheless, they maintained that no such action was taken in cases involving engineering faults. Foreign National Killed in Accident in Lahore.

For context, a number of Johar Town residents stated they felt unsafe while traveling on roads in the area. They demanded strict action against the contractor and the authorities responsible for checking the quality of construction materials employed in the project.

Notably, an LDA spokesperson remarked an inquiry would be conducted and action would be taken in accordance with the law. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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