​The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the commencement of upgrading works on the roundabout known as Muaither Sports Club Roundabout and the roundabout known as Plastic Roundabout on Al Sailiya Road, which will eventually convert both roundabouts into signalized intersections. The scope of works also involves the development of local roads (6 km), and the construction of service roads. As part of the Road Improvement Works for Junctions and Roundabouts in Various Areas of Greater Doha (Phase 9), the main purpose of these upgrades is to enhance road capacity in the area and ease traffic congestion.

Eng. Mooza Al Sowaidi, Head of Doha City Section in the Roads Projects Department in Ashghal, said: "The development of the roundabouts known as Muaither Sports Club Roundabout and Plastic Roundabout on Al Sailiya Road, and converting them into signal-controlled intersections will regulate local traffic and improve traffic flow in the area. These works are part of Ashghal's efforts to improve the existing service utilities and upgrade the road network in Doha City in order to respond to the national economic development and social growth requirements in Qatar.”

Eng. Al Sowaidi emphasized the importance of the project, as both roundabouts are located on Al Sailiya road, which is directly connected to Al Waab Street and West Industrial Street. These two roundabouts also serve many sports facilities and health institutions such as Muaither Sports Club and Muaither Health Center. Besides, they facilitate access to many commercial centers and educational institutions.

Further to upgrading the two roundabouts and converting them to signalised intersections, the project will include other road developments at both new intersections at a total length of 6 km, and the construction of new service roads. The scope of works will also include providing pedestrian footpaths of around 12 km in length, cycle paths at approximately the same length (12 km), landscaping works, and upgrading street lighting systems. The project will also improve infrastructure utilities, such as the TSE network and surface water drainage network, and will provide protection for the existing electricity and telecommunications cables.

The project will be implemented by JH Construction Company under the supervision of Gulf Engineering and Industrial Consultancy, and is scheduled to be completed in the 1st quarter of 2022.

Traffic Diversion

It’s worth noting that in order to facilitate the implementation of these roadworks, the number of lanes available on Al Sailiya Road will be reduced to two lanes in each direction instead of three, from 50 meters before the roundabout known as Muaither Sports Club Roundabout to 50 meters after the roundabout known as Plastic Roundabout.
In coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, this diversion will be implemented until Q1 2022.