CTO inspects low-lying roads during rain, orders enhanced traffic management

Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Abdul Raheem Shirazi conducted visits to various low-lying roads across the city during rainfall on Tuesday to review traffic management and ensure the smooth flow of vehicular movement

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Jul, 2026) Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Abdul Raheem Shirazi conducted visits to various low-lying roads across the city during rainfall on Tuesday to review traffic management and ensure the smooth flow of vehicular movement.

The CTO inspected key roads, including Mall Road, Lower Mall and Outfall Road, along with several other major arteries.

He said that traffic remained smooth across the city despite the rain, attributing the uninterrupted flow to timely deployment and effective traffic management measures.

The CTO directed all traffic officers to visit their respective divisions and circles regularly to monitor the traffic situation and address any emerging issues without delay.

On his instructions, additional traffic wardens were deployed at underpasses and other vulnerable locations to facilitate motorists and prevent congestion.

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He said circle officers were maintaining constant coordination with the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) to ensure prompt drainage of rainwater from inundated areas. Additional traffic wardens had also been deployed in low-lying areas to manage traffic and assist commuters, he added.

The CTO appreciated the dedication of traffic wardens, saying they were performing their duties professionally despite the adverse weather conditions. He said no disruption to traffic flow would be allowed despite the rainfall and directed wardens to respond promptly to citizens seeking assistance.

The CTO also advised citizens, particularly traffic wardens performing field duties, to stay away from electric installations and exposed power infrastructure during the rain to avoid any untoward incidents.