Traffic Jam grips Lahore amid Liberty roundabout closure for Marka-e-Haq Event

LAHORE – Residents of Lahore, especially those living in and around Gulberg, were caught in a wave of severe traffic disruption due to closure of Main Boulevard near Liberty Chowk for Marka-e-Haq event. What was meant to be festive celebration quickly turned into hours of gridlock, as key roads, including Cavalry Ground, Kalma Chowk Underpass, and nearby routes toward Qaddafi Stadium became heavily congested, leaving commuters stuck in queues. The closure was made to facilitate a high-profile musical night and festive celebrations at Liberty Chowk, which has been transformed with elaborate lighting and decorative arrangements. The event, described by Lahore’s Deputy Commissioner Ali Ijaz as a joint celebration between the district administration and citizens, is being held in tribute to the sacrifices of the armed forces, with public participation encouraged. Lahore Traffic Update However, the festive atmosphere quickly turned into severe urban disruption as the shutdown triggered massive traffic congestion across the city’s key arteries. Areas including Cavalry Ground, Kalma Chowk Underpass, and the vicinity of Qaddafi Stadium have been hit by intense gridlock, leaving commuters stranded in long delays and slow-moving traffic queues. Authorities urged masses to avoid affected corridors and adopt alternate routes, warning that congestion is likely to persist until the conclusion of the event activities at Liberty Chowk. Earlier today, Lahore Traffic Police shared traffic advisory and implemented a special management plan for the celebrations in the city’s central zone. A heavy deployment of personnel has been positioned under senior supervision, including 6 DSPs, 110 traffic inspectors, and 410 wardens. To control illegal and improper parking, 6 lifter vehicles have also been deployed, while 7 designated parking stands have been established across key locations. Why Pakistan’s cities are choking