Ashghal set to serve Lusail Stadium with multiple arrangments

Lusail Stadium, which has the largest capacity among all World Cup stadiums in Qatar, is all set to host the Lusail Super Cup match between the Saudi and Egyptian champions Friday.The 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium is located 15km north of Doha and will host several matches during the World Cup, starting with Argentina vs Saudi Arabia on November 22 and ending with the final on December 18.The journey to Lusail Stadium begins through the unique Al Khor Expressway, and from the south where the gate of Lusail Expressway is decorated with the iconic 5/6 arches. For those coming from Doha south and other areas of Doha, Al Majd Road is considered the ideal strategic road to connect Lusail Stadium with more than 30 residential areas.Ashghal’s role went beyond constructing roads that connect areas together, as the scope of work extended to the construction of an advanced network ofpedestrian and cycling paths, in an effort to create a healthy lifestyle and to connect nearby residential areas to the stadium and the most important leisureattractions and facilities, the most vital of which is the Olympic track that extends for 33km along Al Khor Road. With the opening of 5/6 Park on Lusail Road, thepublic has a place to enjoy their time near Katara, The Pearl-Qatar and Lusail. * Al Khor ExpresswayAl Khor Expressway provides direct access to Lusail Stadium and comes with a car parking area in both directions. The expressway is 33km long and contains 10 interchanges. It is considered a vital connection point to link northern and eastern areas with Doha city, in addition to around 20 residential areas such as Simaisma, Umm Qarn, Tinbak, Wadi Al Banat, Rawdat Al Hamama, Lusail, the Pearl, Legtaifiya, Al Tarfa and others. It also facilitates access to Mesaieed and Dukhan through its interchange with Al Majd Road.Al Khor Road has a traffic capacity of 2,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, thus improving traffic movement and reducing travel time to reach the stadium,while also providing a path to the Metro.With the urban development witnessed by Lusail City during the past few years, Al Khor Road has succeeded in becoming a development axis in the northeasternparts of the country, along the east coast from Doha up to Al Khor and Ras Laffan.The road also connects Lusail Stadium and Al Bayt Stadium, and facilitates access to Al Rayyan Stadium and Education City Stadium through its connection with Al Majd Road, facilitating movement of fans between stadiums during the World Cup, as well as providing free traffic flow for those coming to and from variousrecreational areas such as Lusail Boulevard, 5/6 Park, Katara, Simaisma Beach, Al Farkiah Beach and others. * Al Majd RoadAl Majd Road is distinguished as a highway consisting of seven lanes in each direction, between Mesaieed, Al Khor and Lusail. The 130km-long road has the capacity to accommodate more than 14,000 vehicles per hour. The road includes 18 interchanges to provide traffic flow between southern and northern Qatar without passing through Doha city, which reduces the travel time by more than 50%.

Metro, Tram to run until 3am Qatar Rail has announced that Doha Metro and Lusail Tram services will be extended for the Lusail Super Cup on September 9. The revised operating hours will be from 1pm until 3am (September 10). On September 9, the Lusail QNB (entrance 2) station will only be accessible by metrolink. The entrance will not be accessible by private vehicles and taxis. Also, the Park & Ride facility at the station will not be accessible.

Al Majd Road serves many areas, including Mesaieed, Al Wakra and Al Wukair as well as southern Doha areas such as Ain Khalid, Umm Al Seneem, Al Waab, Al Aziziya, Al Murra, Abu Nakhla, Mekaines, Muaither, Al Sailiya and Al Mirad.Theroad offers a direct link to several stadiums such as Al Bayt, Lusail, Al Janoub, Al Thumama and 974. It enhances traffic flow from and to vital locations such as Hamad Port, Hamad International Airport, the Industrial Area and Logistics Zones.Moreover, it facilitates access to commercial centres and malls such as Mall of Qatar and the Central Market, in addition to touristic areas such as The Pearl-Qatar and Katara, as well as entertainment facilities like Al Rufaa Celebration Complex, Al Daayen and beaches like Sealine, Al Wakra, Al Khor, Simaisma and others. * Lusail ExpresswayLusail Expressway is located in a vital area that links Doha to Lusail City and includes various public destinations such as The Pearl-Qatar, Katara and DiplomaticZone, in addition to a large number of residential neighbourhoods, hotels and commercial centres. The 10km road, with its four lanes in each direction and anumber of state-of-the-art tunnels and bridges, effectively contributes to improving traffic flow and provides easy access to various destinations.The road is characterised by having separate lanes for pedestrians and bicycles, which are more than 8km long each. One of the most important architectural iconin Qatar, 5/6 arches, is located on Lusail Road. * Al Shamal RoadAshghal has developed Al Shamal Road, expanded its lanes and constructed many intersections to facilitate traffic flow and provide a direct connection to variousareas. Further, Ashghal constructed service roads along Al Shamal Road that are 200km long, in addition to two new intersections in Izghawa and Umm Salal.Development and expansion works have been implemented for three interchanges such as Al Huwaila, Al Kheesa, Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa, among others. * Roads surrounding Al Khor ExpresswayThe project includes the development of seven separate roads with a total length of approximately 26km. The roads provide three lanes in each direction and sixinterchanges. The capacity of these roads increased after their developmental works to provide a free traffic flow in all directions. The seven roads are located inWadi Al Banat, Rawdat Al Hamama, Tanbek and Umm Qarn. This is in addition to the development of three roads in the Al Daayen area. The project included theconstruction of a 29km pedestrian path and 10km shared pedestrian and cycling paths. * Pedestrian and cycling paths surrounding the stadiumAshghal and the Supervising Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, in co-operation with the relevant entities, led by the Ministry ofMunicipality, made a great effort to increase the green areas as part of beautification works, in addition to shading pedestrian and cycling paths and sitting areas. These paths are connected to all World Cup stadiums, fan areas, commercial areas, fan accommodations and parks, as well as bus and Metro stations, and Park & Ride locations.To enhance a seamless commute and transportation for the visitors and fans, the roads implemented by Ashghal to serve Lusail Stadium are featured with anadvanced network of connected lanes for pedestrians and cycling through, which one can reach Lusail Stadium and the vital places surrounding it. This shallencourage individuals to follow healthier commute modes and create a different commute experience on the way to Lusail Stadium.Those lanes are connected to Al Khor and Lusail roads, and from there to Lusail Stadium. They contribute to connection with the Metro stations of Lusail, Katara,Legtaifiya, Qatar University and Al Qassar. They also connect with Doha Golf Club, Duhail Sports Club, Qatar University, Doha Festival City and the Cultural Village - Katara. * Olympic Cycling TrackThe Olympic Cycling Track is 33km long and 7m wide, enabling it to host many global sports competitions. It was designed to allow a 50km speed, specificallydue to providing 29 no-stopping tunnels and five bridges. Ashghal has provided five car parking along the racetrack near the Qatar University and Lusail Metro stations, Lusail International Circuit, Simaisma Intersection and Al Bayt Stadium to encourage practicing cycling any time and from any place.To facilitate the usage of the lanes, 80 bike parking racks, 100 seats and 20 lounges were provided along the track. * Multiple lanesThe Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar implemented plantation and irrigation works and built safe and connectedpedestrian and cycling lanes. It also provided the necessary street furniture for resting (benches/bike parking spots) on several streets in Lusail Stadium’ssurrounding area, the main ones being: Arab League Street (6.4km), Arab League Street, phase 2 of 9.5km, Al Tarfa Street (5.5km), Al Buhaira Street (6.2km), Legtaifiya Street (4.4km), University Street (Legtaifiya to Al Buhaira) - 1.5 km, and Al Ebb Street ( km). * 5/6 ParkThe park includes open areas with landscaping covering about 107,000sqm of the park, including about 11,800sqm of bushes and a landscaped fence in addition toalmost 1,500 trees.The park includes several facilities qualifying it to be an attraction point for visitors and tourists, as it includes family shaded sitting areas, kids’ playing areasthat are suitable for different age groups, areas for celebrations and art exhibition.The park also includes areas for exercising, pedestrian lanes of 1.3km, running lanes of 1.3km, cycling lanes of 880m and bike parking racks. Internal pedestrianlanes were implemented using materials that brings a natural Saharan character reflecting Qatar’s domestic environment.The park also includes several service buildings and kiosks that contain restaurants, coffee shops, restrooms, prayer rooms and many others. The park is provided with park furnishings and light poles to enable its visitors to enjoy the park at night. * Bus depotsAshghal completed the total works of the bus depots in Lusail, which is among the State’s plan to develop the transportation sector. The Lusail bus depots provide parking spots for almost 474 buses that will serve the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches and about 21 express buses that will serve fans commuting between Al Khor and Lusail.