LDA’S MECHANISM TO APPROVE THE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS OF A ROAD NETWORK

Lahore Development Authority (LDA) is responsible for monitoring the progress and quality of the developmental work of a private housing scheme as per Lahore Development Authority Private Housing Scheme Rules, 2014. To approve the design for a road network the sponsor of the project shall:

(a) Engage the services of a qualified civil or structural engineer, registered with Pakistan Engineering Council, for the preparation of a detailed design and specifications of road network and bridges;

(b) Ensure that the design and specifications are in accordance with the law, the master plan and the guidelines of the agency responsible for the approval;

(c) Ensure that foot-paths are provided on both sides of a major road;

(d) Ensure that a service road is provided on both sides of any road with more than 80 feet right of way; and

(e) Submit to the Authority four sets of the following documents or drawings:

(i) Design and specifications for a road network, bridge and foot path in accordance with the law, rules, the master plan and the guidelines of the agency responsible for the approval of the same;

(ii) Geometric design of the road network and junctions;

(iii) Design of the appurtenance and structure;

(iv) Road drainage design;

(v) Landscape design for a road network;

(vi) Design of street furniture and fixtures; and

(vii) Detail of traffic control devices.

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