Motorists in Doha have called for a comprehensive development plan for B Ring Road, which is considered one of the country’s key routes and commercial areas, local daily Arrayah reported yesterday.
Hamad al-Mannai, a citizen, pointed out that many motorists use B Ring Road to avoid delays caused by traffic congestion on other major routes, particularly during rush hours.
He said that the width of both lanes along B Ring Road is no longer capable of accommodating the increasing number of vehicles passing through the area.
Al-Mannai added that commercial establishments along the road do not have adequate parking spaces forcing motorists to leave their vehicles in non-designated areas, which have led to a number of road accidents.
Mabkhot al-Marri, another citizen, on the other hand, has called on authorities concerned to study development plans as he stressed that B Ring Road is a vital route for travel and the
delivery of basic services.
A considerable number of road users and locals have also criticised the dilapidated portions of the road, saying that long stretches of the top asphalt layer are cracked and peppered with potholes.
According residents, the multiple exit and entry points along the road could be a cause of more accidents. It was also suggested that authorities concerned should consider installation of speed cameras and traffic lights along congested areas of the road.