Kalma Chowk is Lahore’s one of most vital traffic intersections, and hundreds of people pass through the Kalma Chowk, Kalma Underpass, and Kalma Bridge daily. Although the traffic flow at chowk has become smoother in the last few years, there have been some problems, especially during rush hours in the last few days. The reason is that one side of Kalma Chowk towards Center Point is dug up as construction is underway.
Updating the people, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, Dr. Assad Malhi, stated that the remodeling of Kalma Chowk has started. “Heavy machinery is working, and that is why there are alternative routes for the commuters,” CTO said.
Alternative Routes from Kalma Chowk
In his statement, he shared three routes for the people:
- People going from Barkat Market to Liberty Market should take a left turn from Kalma Chowk, take a U-turn from Muslim Town Morr, and reach Liberty Market through Gaddafi Stadium.
- Similarly, traffic coming from Model Town for Liberty Market will also go straight to Muslim Town Morr, take a U-Turn and reach the market through the stadium.
- And commuters coming from Firdaus Market want to go to Liberty Market or Main Boulevard, Gulberg, via Hussain Chowk.
“The people will have to face problems temporarily because we have closed down 2 lanes out of 4,” CTO shared. He said the traffic will move in a proper flow once the work is completed. The Punjab government has decided to ensure a smooth traffic flow around this important chowk because there is immense traffic pressure during morning and evening rush times. And hopefully, this remodeling will help travel hassle-free, and people don’t have to stick in traffic jams for hours.
What do you think about this remodeling of the chowk? Will it be helpful or not? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.
Waste of money, there are more places in the that needs immediate remodeling, for example on Khiyaban-e-Jinnah and many in inter city.