The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the full opening of the East Industrial Street for traffic flow after the completion of the main construction works of the project, meanwhile pavement works on some of the service road and pedestrian and cycle pathways, as well as hardscaping and complementary works, are currently being completed without causing any impact on the existing traffic flow in the area.
The East Industrial Street project included the construction and upgrading of the existing street from the south of the Industrial Interchange to the existing roundabout at the junction of the East Industrial Street with the Industrial Road. The implemented mainline road is 3 km in length, and comprises a six-lane divided carriageway, with three lanes in each direction, in addition to a two-lane service road network with a total length of 6 km.
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 on cross roads and ramps at the intersections.
The project also included major upgrades for the infrastructure facilities such as relocating the foul sewage rising main pipelines, upgrading the electrical and water network, installing the Intelligent Transportation Systems, and improving the street lighting and traffic light systems. Upgrades were also implemented on the potable water network, surface water drainage network, and foul sewerage network as part of the project.
The importance of the East Industrial Street project is that it will serve vehicles and heavy trucks entering the Industrial Area by creating a vital ring road which links to Al Furousiya, Al Gharrafa, Al Khafji Streets projects. The East Industrial Street will increase the capacity for the heavy traffic flow in this area, through widening the roads and upgrading the interchanges. The driving time for the distance from one end of the project to the other end after opening the road is only 5 minutes at the posted speed.
The new interchanges in the East Industrial Street, designed according to the highest safety standards, will allow for free flowing traffic and reduced waiting times through reducing congestion and enhancing smooth traffic. 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, which will provide more travel options and environmental benefits from reduced congestion.
Pedestrian crossing will also help pedestrians connect to the business on the West side of the 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 growing social and economic development of Qatar. This project, along with the other projects of the programme, will greatly improve the road infrastructure facilities, serving key industries, businesses, and residents in and around the Industrial Area.