Lahore Traffic Police Announces New Year’s Eve Traffic Plan
The Lahore City Traffic Police has announced a comprehensive traffic management plan for New Year’s Eve to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety across the city during celebrations.
On the directives of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Dr Athar Waheed, extensive arrangements have been finalised. A total of 20 DSPs and more than 1,400 inspectors and traffic wardens will be deployed under the supervision of zonal and divisional officers. Administrative staff have also been assigned on-ground duties to strengthen traffic control.
Traffic police officials said additional personnel have been deployed at major roads, intersections, and flyovers, including Azadi Flyover, Liberty Chowk, Defence Main Boulevard, Mall Road, Jail Road, Canal Road, and Main Boulevard Gulberg. Special focus has been placed on entry and exit points of Mall Road to prevent congestion during peak hours.
The Traffic Response Unit will remain on high alert throughout the night to address issues such as wrong parking and traffic bottlenecks.
CTO Dr Athar Waheed has directed strict legal action against road blockages, reckless driving, drifting, one-wheeling, and other dangerous stunts. He said violators will be identified through Safe City cameras and cases will be registered under a zero-tolerance policy.
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The CTO also urged parents to closely monitor their children during New Year’s celebrations, warning that motorcycles being driven by underage riders will be confiscated immediately to prevent accidents.
