A proposal to make Kalma Chowk and Main Boulevard in Lahore signal-free has advanced, with officials considering new infrastructure to manage rising traffic pressure.
The development was discussed in a meeting of the Central Business District (CBD) Lahore chaired by its chief executive officer, where participants reviewed measures to ease congestion at Kalma Chowk.
Officials said the Metro Bus currently operates on an at-grade track at the intersection, which disrupts the flow of regular traffic. During the meeting, a proposal was presented to construct a separate elevated bridge for the Metro Bus near Arfa Tower so that public transport and general traffic can be segregated.
The meeting was informed that funding for the project will be arranged through the Transport Department and the Punjab Mass Transit Authority.
Officials also considered a plan to improve entry and exit routes to the CBD area. According to CBD officials, the project includes two flyovers along with a separate elevated bridge for the Metro Bus.
They said the initial cost has been estimated at around Rs. 4 billion, while the final cost will be determined after detailed planning. Officials said remodeling Kalma Chowk and Main Boulevard has become necessary to handle increasing traffic and improve flow in the future.
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