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Completion of main upgrading works on Umm Al Dome, Al Muaither, and Al Innabi Streets

8/17/2020

Completion of main upgrading works on Umm Al Dome, Al Muaither, and Al Innabi Streets and 3 signalized intersections and opening them to traffic

​The Public Works Authority “Ashghal” announced the completion of main upgrading works on Umm Al Dome, Al-Muaither, and Al Innabi Streets and their opening to traffic, at a total length of 6 km. In addition, 3 new signalized intersections were constructed and opened, as part of Umm Al Dome Street Improvement Project in Muaither area.

On this occasion, Eng. Fahad Mohamed Al-Otaibi, Head of Western Areas Section in the Roads Projects Department, said: “The recently developed Umm Al Dome, Al Muaither, and Al Innabi Streets are among the most important commercial streets in the area, and the most crowded as well. Collectively they serve the needs of many commuters who use these streets on a daily basis to go to local shops, service centers, public facilities, and schools which are served by these streets. After having studied the traffic in this pivotal area, we concluded that the best solution to be applied was to convert the traffic on Umm Al Dome Street and Al-Muaither Street to one-way streets, which has significantly contributed in easing the traffic flow.”

He also stated that the Public Works Authority will implement a new project in the near future to serve the area and improve the connection with Umm Al Dome and Al-Muaither Streets through the upgrade of the intersecting streets to reduce the travel time for road users who wish to use either one of the two streets and change their destinations.

On his part, Eng. Mohammed Masoud Alateeq, the project engineer explained: “These recently upgraded streets are also considered main roads that serve many residential neighborhoods around the area such as Muaither and Al-Rayyan areas. The opening of the two streets has helped improve traffic flow, alleviate daily traffic congestion, and enhance traffic safety levels especially after turning Umm Al Dome Street into a one-way street with two lanes, starting from Muaither North Street until Al-Innabi Street as well as converting Al Muaither Street to a one-way route with two lanes, starting from Al-Innabi Street until Muaither North Street.

Eng. Alateeq pointed out that “Ashghal” has included Umm Al Dome and Al Muaither streets in the same project in order to expedite their completion since they introduce a new traffic plan in the area. Furthermore, “Ashghal” was keen to accelerate work progress, by mobilizing additional resources (workers and equipment), and increasing work hours in order to deliver works completion as soon as possible. Priority was given to construct a number of parking lots to regulate traffic flow while carrying out project works, with special focus on minimizing the impact of works on road users and shop owners.

It’s worth noting that the project involved providing full infrastructure, including 1135 car parking bays and installed new LED street lights. The scope of works also involved stormwater drainage network (22.6 km), turning Umm Al Dome roundabout into a signalized intersection, and the construction of two other traffic signals; one at the intersection of Al Muaither Street with Muaither North Street, and the other at the intersection of Al Muaither Street with Al-Innabi Street.

Eng. Al-Otaibi then added that, to provide support to local manufacturers, local materials were relied on for most of the project's works including sewage, surface water and rain water drainage pipes, in addition to lighting poles and luminaires. The local Qatari component used on the project has reached 65%.

The project is currently working on completing some of the remaining works, which include the completion of road marking, landscaping and beautification works.