Punjab Plans New Underground Parking Plaza in Lahore

Notably, the Punjab administration has proposed an underground parking plaza between Data Darbar and Bhatti Gate to address the long-standing parking challenge in one of Lahore's busiest areas.

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• The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA) have estimated the project cost at more than Rs.
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• The facility is projected to accommodate 600 cars and 1, 700 motorcycles, providing parking for visitors to Data Darbar as well as residents and businesses in the surrounding areas.
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For context, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA) have estimated the project cost at more than Rs. 8.225 billion. The LDA director general has additionally sought approval to include the project in the development program for the current financial year and allocate funds for its construction. Historic Passenger Train Officially Restored After 6 Years.

Meanwhile, the proposed parking plaza will have three underground levels, along with an intelligent transportation system (ITS), automated parking facilities and charging stations for electric vehicles.

In practice, the facility is projected to accommodate 600 cars and 1, 700 motorcycles, providing parking for visitors to Data Darbar as well as residents and businesses in the surrounding areas. Changan Nevo Hunter REEV Introduced in Pakistan.

As sources indicate, the proposal follows the Bhati Underpass and Data Darbar upgrade projects. The administration is additionally considering assigning the construction work to TEPA instead of the LDA Engineering Wing. The project will proceed subject to approval from the relevant authorities.

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Taken together, the developments around punjab Plans New Underground Parking Plaza in Lahore point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.