LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has decided to set up a dedicated Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Directorate to ensure timely repair and rehabilitation of roads in the city.
Road maintenance has long been a serious issue, costing LDA and other civic agencies millions of rupees every year. The quality of construction material used for road building and repairs has also faced criticism in the past.
To address these concerns, LDA Director General (DG) Tahir Farooq chaired a meeting where various M&R models were reviewed.
The meeting was informed that modern technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and circular vehicles, will be used to monitor road conditions. A mobile app with geo-tagging and digital record features will also be developed to streamline operations.
DG Tahir Farooq directed officials to create a strong system for repairing and maintaining roads in LDA-controlled areas. He said road rehabilitation, patchwork, and maintenance of highways must be ensured across Lahore.
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He further announced that LDA and TEPA will be given separate zones to ensure accountability and transparency. The scope of work will include road surveillance, repair of infrastructure, installation of signage, and maintenance of manholes.
M&R teams will patrol the city daily, with a strict focus on reducing response time. A third-party monitoring system will also be introduced to check the quality of work and evaluations.
The DG instructed officials to finalise the structure of the M&R Directorate and make it operational at the earliest. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer LDA Israr Saeed, Directors of Engineering, and officials from TEPA.
