LAHORE | Lahore Ring Road | 40 KM + 45 KM | Infrastructure | U/C

[Strong Hearted]

Originally Posted by siamu maharaj

A shortcut for Karachi drivers...

It would have been the shortcut for Lahori drivers too provided that the interchange was not located in cantt premises where traffic police is a little bit more strict!

[passion_to_discover]

Originally Posted by Strong Hearted

It would have been the shortcut for Lahori drivers too provided that the interchange was not located in cantt premises where traffic police is a little bit more strict!

We are all Pakistanis, our law and order situation is already quite bad. If we do not follow such rules in our daily lives (no matter where we live), should we still deserve law abiding politicians, bureaucracy, generals or policy makers.

[Shameel]

Pedestrian bridge collapses on Lahore Ring Road



LAHORE: At least two people got trapped under the rubble when part of a pedestrian bridge collapsed at Ring Road in Harbanspura area of Lahore Thursday morning, Geo News reported.

According to sources, part of the bridge came down when a truck was passing under the bridge resultantly trapping two persons under its rubble. Due to collapse, the traffic from airport to Harbanspura was suspended.

After the accident, rescue teams reached the spot soon after getting the news and kicked off effortsto pull out the trapped people while Commissioner Lahore also visited the site.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has ordered an immediate inquiry into the matter and to present the probe report of the incident. He has also formed an investigating team comprising Chairman of MIT, Secretary C & W, Chief Engineer South and Dean of UET.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-56...pses-in-Lahore

[OmI92]

Ring Road's Protection Of Utmost Importance: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a meeting of Lahore Ring Road Authority at his Tent Office Minar-e-Pakistan in which matters pertaining to horticulture work on the ring road and other related matters came under discussion.

The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister Agriculture Ahmad Ali Aulakh, Members Assembly Mian Marghoob Ahmad, Mehr Ishtiaq Ahmad, Chairman Planning & Development, Inspector General Police, Secretary Finance, Commissioner and District Coordination Officer Lahore and other concerned officers.
It was decided in the meeting to form a special police force to control traffic as well as curb crimes on the Lahore Ring Road. The proposed special police force will be a part of Punjab police, but there will be no mutual transfers.
All Ring Road police officers above BPS-14 would be inducted through Public Service Commission whereas the rest of the staff would be recruited in a transparent manner through a committee. It was decided in the meeting that modern traffic management system would be introduced at Lahore Ring Road, which will be monitored through control room. Furthermore, two weigh bridges would also be constructed at different locations of Lahore Ring Road.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that Lahore Ring Road is a precious asset worth billion of rupees and its care and protection is of utmost importance. He pointed out that the Lahore Ring Road Authority will be responsible for overall supervision of the project and for this purpose, it should chalk out a business plan to acquire further resources.
He said that attractively designed overhead bridges should be constructed for the convenience of the pedestrians. The Chief Minister said that the rulers of the past indulged in property business as well as loot and plunder in the name of Lahore Ring Road Project. He informed that the portion of Lahore Ring Road constructed during the previous era is substandard and strict action would be initiated against those responsible for the shoddy construction work.
Earlier, Commissioner Lahore Division gave a detailed briefing regarding horticulture work, traffic management system, construction of overhead bridges for pedestrians and other matters relating to Lahore Ring Road project.

[OmI92]

LAHORE: A high-level meeting was held under the chair of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif at his Minar-e-Pakistan tent office to ascertain as to what caused a pedestrian bridge on Ring Road, near Harbanspura, collapse.

Presenting his initial report in this regard, Commissioner Lahore Jawad Rafiq Malik informed that the dumper struck against the bridge, due to which the bridge collapsed and the truck driver, Rana Sajjad, died on the spot. He informed that Khalid Rauf & Co had constructed this overhead bridge in 2009. He further said that structural specimens of the collapsed bridge have been sent to laboratories for test.

Shahbaz Sharif said investment of billions of rupees has been made on the Lahore Ring Road, therefore, its proper upkeep, maintenance and protection is of utmost important. Directing immediate analysis of all overhead bridges, the CM ordered that all matters including the tendering process of the collapsed bridge on Ring Road, its bidding, contractual payment, its design, third party audit and other aspects, be reviewed by the Chief Minister Inspection Team.

The Chief Minister further directed for taking foolproof steps to put an end to recurrence of such lamentable incidents in future. He said there should be an effective checking system at the entry point of the Ring Road and directed that structural specimens of the collapsed bridge be sent to the best laboratories. (APP)

[Ahmad Rashid Ahmad]

According to City042, separate police force of 250 wardens will be recruited for LRR...

[Metropole]

They need to install barriers like this at the entrances of major highways to stop vehicles that are too tall from entering.

[shakeelahmadch]

Originally Posted by Metropole

They need to install barriers like this at the entrances of major highways to stop vehicles that are too tall from entering.

They did on canal road ... it's broken every other day when someone hit it. It's been broken many many times. Problem lies deep - driving licenses etc...

[siamu maharaj]

In Karachi truckers just tie a rope to it and the truck and pull the whole thing down. Have seen it at more than one occasion. However, in some places they have those huge pipes (diameter of maybe a foot) and those things would stop a missile.

[Mr.Nabs]

That's Me Driving

Originally Posted by Strong Hearted

A must watch video

[eyorky]

Originally Posted by Shameel

Pedestrian bridge collapses on Lahore Ring Road



LAHORE: At least two people got trapped under the rubble when part of a pedestrian bridge collapsed at Ring Road in Harbanspura area of Lahore Thursday morning, Geo News reported.

According to sources, part of the bridge came down when a truck was passing under the bridge resultantly trapping two persons under its rubble. Due to collapse, the traffic from airport to Harbanspura was suspended.

After the accident, rescue teams reached the spot soon after getting the news and kicked off effortsto pull out the trapped people while Commissioner Lahore also visited the site.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has ordered an immediate inquiry into the matter and to present the probe report of the incident. He has also formed an investigating team comprising Chairman of MIT, Secretary C & W, Chief Engineer South and Dean of UET.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-56...pses-in-Lahore

I was saddend to see the collapse of Foot Bridge which took 2 lives. The accident has been partially blamed on truck driver. If the dumper box was in the un-loading position (high in air) then why did it not hit the foot bridges BEFORE the Harbanspura bridge. The construction company owner's alarming statement from the prison cell that the bridge is now 3 years old and that the bridge had only 1 year guarantee. I am sure, after spending Millions on such projects, the Government can expect at least 10 years guarantee.
The Media must now follow up this case and bring the findings of the case to the Lahoris. The LRR is a largest projects of its kind so we must look after it and keep it clean. I am asking City42, in particular, to be at the the forefront on such issues of Lahore. I am lucky enough to have access to the City42 here in England.

[Strong Hearted]

Originally Posted by eyorky

I was saddend to see the collapse of Foot Bridge which took 2 lives. The accident has been partially blamed on truck driver. If the dumper box was in the un-loading position (high in air) then why did it not hit the foot bridges BEFORE the Harbanspura bridge. The construction company owner's alarming statement from the prison cell that the bridge is now 3 years old and that the bridge had only 1 year guarantee. I am sure, after spending Millions on such projects, the Government can expect at least 10 years guarantee.
The Media must now follow up this case and bring the findings of the case to the Lahoris. The LRR is a largest projects of its kind so we must look after it and keep it clean. I am asking City42, in particular, to be at the the forefront on such issues of Lahore. I am lucky enough to have access to the City42 here in England.

The truck driver entered Ring road from Barki road intersection and was driving towards Harbanspura Interchange. So this was the first pedestrian bridge that he tried to cross!

[Dallas1]

Originally Posted by eyorky

I am lucky enough to have access to the City42 here in England.

How do get access to City42?

[ychaman]

Originally Posted by Dallas1

How do get access to City42?

Just type or click this link http://www.city42.tv/ and it should work or simply google city 42. I have been watching city 42 since last year and never had problem. On the other hand there are times when the city 42 net work does not respond but you can still watch the bulletin. Let me know if it works out for you.

[Strong Hearted]

[eyorky]

Originally Posted by Strong Hearted

The truck driver entered Ring road from Barki road intersection and was driving towards Harbanspura Interchange. So this was the first pedestrian bridge that he tried to cross!

Thankyou Strong Hearted to put me right and somewhat clearing the position.

[eyorky]

Originally Posted by Dallas1

How do get access to City42?

YCHAMAN has got an answer which DOES work on your computer. But I have got a IPTV box namely Jadoo TV box or sometimes its called Jalva TV box. Its connected to Internet and also to your TV thru HDMI cable. You can then receive almost all Local Pakistani TVs (also Indian and Arab if req). This box is available on www. ebay.co.uk or further details can be obtained on Google.

[ychaman]

Originally Posted by eyorky

YCHAMAN has got an answer which DOES work on your computer. But I have got a IPTV box namely Jadoo TV box or sometimes its called Jalva TV box. Its connected to Internet and also to your TV thru HDMI cable. You can then receive almost all Local Pakistani TVs (also Indian and Arab if req). This box is available on www. ebay.co.uk or further details can be obtained on Google.

In the end this has worked for me wonderfully since I also use media center. Thanks to internet now a days.....virtually every channel is under your fingertips. Enjoy.

[malpensa]

no road will be world class until they clean the dust off these roads..looks so hideous with the dusty borders..all it takes is twice daily cleaner/vacuum truck to drive along the edges...(in america all the big parking lots have a vacuum truck clean them at night..no wonder they are always spotless )

[Dallas1]

Originally Posted by eyorky

YCHAMAN has got an answer which DOES work on your computer. But I have got a IPTV box namely Jadoo TV box or sometimes its called Jalva TV box. Its connected to Internet and also to your TV thru HDMI cable. You can then receive almost all Local Pakistani TVs (also Indian and Arab if req). This box is available on www. ebay.co.uk or further details can be obtained on Google.

Thank you "ychaman" and "eyorky"