The Bhatti Chowk Underpass in Lahore has been completed in just four months and opened to traffic, providing relief from the traffic congestion that has affected the Inner City and the area around Data Darbar for years.
The Punjab government said the project was completed under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as part of efforts to improve Lahore’s infrastructure and traffic system.
The new underpass has made it easier for motorists and transporters to pass through the busy Bhatti Chowk area, helping reduce travel time and improving traffic flow.
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Residents have also reported a noticeable improvement in their daily commute. One citizen said the journey through the area previously took around 10 to 15 minutes, but now takes only two to three minutes following the opening of the underpass.
Citizens and transporters welcomed the project and praised the government for completing the underpass within a short period.
According to the Punjab government, the Bhatti Chowk Underpass will help keep traffic moving smoothly in one of Lahore’s busiest areas and provide much-needed relief to commuters who have long faced delays in the area.