Islamabad:(PR) In line with the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan,
and on the instructions of Federal Minister for Communications and Postal
Services Mr. Murad Saeed, Federal Secretary for Communications Shoaib
Ahmed Siddiqui paid a detailed visit to Lahore-Gujranwala section of Karachi-
Lahore-Peshawar National Highway (N-5) He took stock of improvement
works being carried out to ensure safe and sound travelling and discipline the
traffic there. NHA’s General Manager Punjab gave a detail briefing.
Expressing views, Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui said, Lahore-Gujranwala
G.T Road may rightly be termed one of the busiest section of N-5 as it links
up two major industrial and trade cities of Lahore and Gujranwala. Keeping in
view its importance, it is imperative to undertake all the possible measures for
making journey safe and sound on this segment of N-5. He said two sign
boards have been installed on each U-Turn between Lahore-Gujranwala
section to avoid risk of accidents. Further all the sign boards have been
cleared for clear visibility to ensure safety of commuters. He said, service
roads exist at urban areas of Shahdara, Ravi Rayan, Muridke and Kamoke.
Condition of service road at Shahdara and Muridke require maintenance for
which necessary documentary work is being completed. Continuing he said,
road rutting has also been removed from various locations between Lahore-
Gujranwala section through routine maintenance contract. He said, lane
marking will soon be started, while fog lights have been installed at Kala
ShahKaku and Gujranwala Toll Plazas. Lahore-Gujranwala is thickly
populated having mostly urban areas, hence traffic jam is observed in peak
hours. In the matter National Highways and Motorway Police is asked to
regulate the traffic especially during peak hours at urban locations.
Secretary Communications Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui also visited Lahore-
Islamabad Motorway M-2 and reviewed prices of the edibles at Service
Areas. He said, in order to facilitate the commuters and to maintain
cleanliness at service area as per International standards, the concessionaire
has been directed to adopt necessary measures and deploy sufficient
manpower to ensure cleanliness and safety/security of all premises located in
each service area including hotel, shops. Mosques workshops etc round the
clock.
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