Key Takeaways
- A large sinkhole has appeared on a newly constructed road in Johar Town, Lahore.
- The road, completed four months ago, connects Shadiwal Chowk with Wapda Town Roundabout and Ghaffar Chowk.
- LDA Director General Tahir Farooq attributes the sinkhole to a failed sewerage pipeline belonging to PIA Housing Society.
A significant sinkhole has emerged on a newly built road in Johar Town, Lahore, raising concerns about the quality of construction and inspection processes.
The 1.5-kilometer road, which connects Shadiwal Chowk with Wapda Town Roundabout and Ghaffar Chowk, was completed approximately four months ago at a cost of approximately Rs. 455.9 million.
Local residents have expressed concerns, particularly noting that similar craters have appeared on Johar Town’s Main Boulevard during the monsoon season.
The incident did not result in any injuries, but it has prompted calls for a thorough investigation to determine responsibility and assess the quality of road construction.
LDA Director General Tahir Farooq stated that the road itself did not cave in, attributing the sinkhole to the failure of a crown on a 20-foot-deep sewerage pipeline belonging to PIA Housing Society.
Farooq directed the LDA’s Engineering Wing to recover Rs. 4.1 million from PIA Housing Society for the damage, maintaining that the LDA’s Engineering Wing was not responsible for the incident.
He emphasized that such incidents can occur on both new and old roads, suggesting that the issue is not unique to the recently constructed road.
Residents have called for a comprehensive investigation to ensure the safety and quality of infrastructure in Johar Town and other areas of Lahore.
