Lahore Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory plan as the construction of the Cavalry Chowk Underpass started last week. According to the police, the road from Khalid Butt Chowk, Cavalry Ground, to Ghora Chowk is completely shut down for traffic. The road from Khursheed Alam Road Cantt towards Firdous Market via Cavalry Ground is also closed to all kinds of traffic.

The police have advised commuters to avoid these routes to stay safe from any hassle and traffic problems.

Alternative Route Plan 

These are two alternative route plans for the commuters:

• The citizens going from Firdous Market to Defence should turn left from Cavalry Chowk and continue their journey through Khursheed Alam Chowk and Nadeem Chowk.
• The citizens cannot go to Firdous Market from Khursheed Alam Road, Cantt; rather, they must go from Sherpao Bridge, Gulberg.
• The straight road from Defense Ghora Chowk towards Firdous Market is open for now.
• Commuters who want to go to DHA should use Ferozepur Road and can reach the housing society through GajjuMatta, Walton Road, and Ghazi Road.
• People coming from Kalma Chowk should use Main Boulevard, Gulberg, and reach Shami Road in Cantt.

“Nine traffic inspectors, 42 wardens, and 22 traffic assistants are performing their duties at diversion points,” Lahore Traffic Police said in a statement. Furthermore, the police have put direction boards on these routes and made announcements on FM radio to help the citizens. “This is a 90-day project, and we hope that people will cooperate with the police to ensure smooth traffic flow,” the traffic police said.

The traffic signal at Cavalry Chowk was famous for long traffic jams, especially during rush hours. The commuters have long been demanding an underpass to resolve this issue. Now, the Punjab government has started the project, which is the third underpass project in the area after Firdous Market and Kalma Chowk. This would ensure smooth traffic flow at these spots, helping people reach their destinations easily and, most importantly, reduce the air pollution caused by traffic jams.