LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday ordered designation of dedicated bike lanes on major roads of Lahore and directed authorities to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules by vehicles operating under the Suthra Punjab Programme.

Presiding over a meeting on traffic management, the chief minister expressed concerns at violations of traffic laws by Suthra Punjab vehicles and directed that the vehicles be made to comply with traffic regulations without exception.

She expressed grief over the death of a minor girl who was run over by a Suthra Punjab vehicle.

Ms Nawaz said zebra crossings should be strictly enforced for pedestrians and agreed to introduce camera-based digital monitoring to ensure compliance.

Expresses concerns on traffic violations by Suthra Punjab vehicles

A proposal to install alert buttons for pedestrians crossing roads was also reviewed.

She ordered the launch of a pilot project on The Mall to enforce zebra crossing rules and directed that Ferozepur Road also be developed as a model road for Lahore.

The chief minister directed the authorities to ensure that cargo tractor-trolleys did not ply roads without proper covers. She specifically ordered strict implementation of the covering requirement for Suthra Punjab tractor-trolleys as well.

She directed the authorities to take immediate measures to ease traffic congestion at Shahdara and Thokar Niaz Baig, stressing that traffic movement at Lahore’s entry and exit points should not face any obstruction.

She also directed the installation of traffic signals at Pine Avenue and Jati Umra Chowk as part of traffic management measures.

Published in Dawn, September 1st, 2026