Sharq Crossing construction set to start in third quarter of 2020
Construction works on one of the most fascinating infrastructure projects under Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal), the Sharq Crossing, are set to commence in the third quarter of 2020.
The announcement was made at a briefing session convened as per the directives of His Excellency the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.
The Sharq Crossing, linking Ras Bu Abboud Street and the West Bay area, is considered a strategic hub for the main roads in the country.
It comprises bridges spanning a total length of 12 kilometers above sea level and connecting to each other through an underwater tunnel of 1 kilometer.
As per directives of H. E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, #Ashghal invited local companies to form global alliances to implement Sharq Crossing project. pic.twitter.com/VzvFtUG9bl
— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) December 24, 2019
The underwater tunnel, to be built under the navigation channel, will ensure the smooth passage of ships over it.
The Sharq Crossing will also serve many vital areas, including the 2022 World Cup stadiums, such as the Ras Bu Abboud and Lusail stadiums.
With the completion of the project, road users from Ras Bu Abboud will be able to reach the West Bay in about seven minutes.
Ashghal invited local contractors to the meeting on the launch of the Sharq Crossing project to form alliances with international companies with regard to the implementation.
The session included a presentation on the project details and the timetable for launching the project and its implementation so that local contractors can start their preparations and submit requests to tender through forming a partnership and alliance between local and international companies.
On the occasion, Ashghal president Dr Saad bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi said, "We trust local contractors and their ability to form an alliance to implement this project with the required quality and time, as this is the first of its kind in Qatar, which will cause a qualitative shift in traffic."
Engineer Yousef Al Emadi, Projects Affairs director, confirmed that the contractors were invited to enter and compete for the Sharq Crossing project and to define the required schedule for the project.
Local companies are to form an alliance with international companies and provide a list of those alliances in mid-January to start offering the project to tender in February and start implementation in the third quarter of 2020, according to an Ashghal statement.
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nursemoe...Totally agree with you.....
Please don't get the local or current contractors to assist in this design: the current road system is horribly designed. You need to get contractors from who have North American experience: who designs a highway with no conveniently placed roads to access gas stations or other areas. For example, why does one have to drive a Kilometer down the highway passing a gasoline station and then turn off to drive back to get some gas. Moreover, when one exits the gas station they have to drive in another direction to get back to where they were going....convoluted?! Yes! Let's look at Aspire; only a limited number of roads to access the mall and to exit......it will be a great driving catastrophe and nightmare when FiFA is hosted. It already is a nightmare. Most of the roads in Qatar were designed by "fourth" world engineers with no foresight or experience with modern road systems to ensure efficient and safe driving. Let me give you another example of the horrendous design: Sports City road underwent construction and Traffic lights were put up; however, why, for the Love of God, would one make the the road from Ammar Bin Yasser NOT connect through to Al Jassasiya Street?! It makes absolutely no sense!!! The number of traffic lights posted on street corners is a waste of money and the signage is terrible in their placements and lack of on Traffic Lights to assist in location. The roads are beautiful but with no sense in their design; Ashgal states that Qatar deserves the best, but I am not seeing this. They need to hire contractors who have experience with North American road systems.