The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the opening of East Industrial Street to traffic after completion of the main construction works.

East Industrial Street is one of the major road projects undertaken in the Doha Industrial Area.

In a statement, Ashghal has said pavement works on some of the service roads and pedestrian and cycle pathways, as well as hardscaping and complementary works, are currently being completed without affecting traffic flow in the area.

The project assumes significance as the road will serve vehicles entering the Industrial Area by creating a vital ring road that links to Al Furousiya, Al Gharafa and Al Khafji street projects.

Further, East Industrial Street will increase the capacity for heavy traffic flow in the area through the widening of roads and upgrade of interchanges. After the opening, the driving time to cover the road – from one end to the other - is only five minutes at the posted speed, Ashghal has said in the statement.

The East Industrial Street project included the construction and upgrade of the existing street from the south of the Industrial interchange to the existing roundabout at the junction of East Industrial Street with Industrial Area Road.

The completed works include a 3km mainline road comprising a six-lane carriageway, with three lanes in each direction, besides a two-lane service road network with a total length of 6km.

In addition, the project includes the construction of two new multi-level interchanges at intersections with Street 10 and Street 23, pedestrian and cycle pathways on both sides of the road and four pedestrian crossings as well as the installation of signals at crossroads and ramps at the intersections.

The project also includes major upgrades for infrastructure facilities such as relocating foul sewage pipelines, upgrading the electrical and water network, installing intelligent transportation systems and improving street lighting and traffic light systems.

Upgrades have also been carried out on potable water networks, surface water drainage networks and foul sewage networks.

The statement notes that the new interchanges on East Industrial Street, designed to the highest safety standards, will now allow for free-flowing traffic and reduce congestion. Moreover, the new and improved pedestrian and cycle pathways will improve accessibility to the Industrial Area and reduce reliance on vehicles, especially for those living and working close to the area.

It will provide more travel options and environmental benefits from reduced congestion, the authority has stressed.

Pedestrian crossings will also help people access businesses on the western side of East Industrial Street.

The East Industrial Street project is part of Ashghal’s Expressway Programme, which aims at creating a long-term, sustainable road network that continues to support the country’s social and economic development.

This, along with other projects of the programme, will help improve road infrastructure facilities, serving key industries, businesses and residents in and around the Industrial Area, the statement adds.

 

 

 

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