Ashghal building more pedestrian bridges to enhance traffic safety

In order to enhance traffic safety and ensure smooth pedestrian movement, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is working on several bridges across key roads.
"Work is underway in co-operation with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Transport (MoT)," engineer Ahmed al-Mahmeed, director of Pedestrian Bridges Projects at Ashghal, told Qatar TV. The under construction bridges will serve pedestrians at Al Furousiya Street, Khalifa Street, C- Ring Road, 22 February Street, Al Istiqlal Street, Al Wukair Street and Onaiza Street.

"There are a number of pedestrian bridges within the third phase that will be implemented during the current year or the beginning of next year," he said.
Al-Mahmeed noted that these bridges aim to enhance traffic safety and facilitate smooth movement of pedestrians. Also, they provide pedestrians with easy access to housing and commercial facilities while also catering to cyclists, and those with special needs in terms of providing special lanes and elevators.
Local products such as iron, steel, glass, and other materials are used for the pedestrian bridges, which are designed with the highest standards of quality and safety and in accordance with national and international standards. Aesthetic touches are added and their design, inspired by Qatari heritage.
Ashghal earlier announced that work is underway to construct additional pedestrian bridges in other areas such as Industrial Area, Al Markhiya, Al Sadd, Al Shamal Road (Duhail), Al Muntazah Street and others.
MoT is working on updating the comprehensive plan for pedestrian crossings in Qatar. The plan is upgraded with the aim of improving pedestrian safety.