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Doha
The Local Organising Committee for the Arab Cup FIFA Qatar 2021 has announced plan to close the Corniche area during the Arab Cup FIFA Qatar 2021 from November 26 to December 4.
The plan was announced at a press conference attended by representatives from several concerned authorities, including the Ministry of Interior, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Qatar Rail, Mowasalat (Karwa) and Qatar Tourism, on Sunday.
Host Country Mobility Operations Director at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi said Qatar would witness some changes in terms of transport in order to provide a distinctive experience to all football fans and teams participating in the tournament.
He explained that, in terms of the public transport strategy, work will be coordinated with various authorities and partners to provide various options for public transport solutions to ensure the smooth movement of all guests and visitors to Qatar, in addition to developing plans for the movement of teams, official delegations and securing them.
He pointed out that the local organising committee will provide a variety of alternatives to facilitate means of dealing with the changes in the preparation period for the Arab Cup FIFA Qatar 2021 in a manner that does not conflict with the daily activities of community members, businesses and institutions.
Design Engineer at Ashghal Eng Mohamed Ali Al Marri said systems are developed to detect vehicle queues and reduce waiting times at signals enhancing traffic control on roads at traffic lights and at the yellow box at intersections.
He pointed out that an alert will be sent to the control room if the waiting time is long to reduce traffic congestion.
He explained that through these cameras, the road condition update will be activated so that any event, traffic obstacle, congestion or accident will be automatically identified and an alert will be sent to the control room to take necessary action.
He stated that connected paths for bicycles and pedestrians will be added on the Corniche to enhance traffic safety for road users and ensure the safety of crossing and movement of pedestrians and cyclists between the Corniche and the side connected to the tunnels.
First Lieutenant Khaled Nasser Al Mulla, head of the technical team at the Ministry of Interior, said the Corniche closure committee has been established, which is subordinate to the committee concerned with transportation plans and operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, with a focus on following up and preparing all planning and operational matters related to closing the Corniche and the adjoining roads.
According to Mulla, the traffic closure includes from the Sharq intersection towards the Sheraton intersection in the north and from the Sheraton intersection to the Port intersection in the south, while traffic will be open for those coming from the centre of Doha towards the Port intersection and heading to the Sharq intersection.
He added that all roads leading to the Corniche street will be closed. He said alternative means have been provided instead of using private vehicles, such 37 stations, including seven serving the Corniche and more than 40 buses stations.
He urged road users to use the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor to cross from the south to the north and vice versa.
Mulla said that Ashghal has created an e-portal for exceptional permits for the parties affected by the closure, and accordingly, the application must be submitted on the website to benefit from this service according to the pre-determined conditions.
Technical Support Department for Tourism Events and Festivals at Qatar Tourism Hamad Al Khaja said the 11th Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) will be organised as the main event during the tournament.
Khaja stated that the activities of the international festival will be held in Al Bidaa Park from November 26 to December 17 while the activities will be held on November 26 until December 4 in the Corniche area.
He indicated that the festival will adhere to the precautionary measures set by the Ministry of Public Health to preserve the public, as those wishing to attend the festival must present the EHTERAZ application, adding that the festival area will be completely fenced to ensure the safety of individuals.
He pointed out that 4,000 people will be allowed to attend at the same time during weekdays and 6,000 people during the weekend. He added that the festival will receive visitors daily from 3pm until 11pm on weekdays and from 3pm until 1am on the weekend.
Media and Government Relations Manager at Mowasalat (Karwa) Khalid Kafood said during the planned closure, the company will cover three main lines - the Corniche, B Ring Road and the C Ring Road - with many buses with approximately 15 minutes waiting time.
Chief of Corporate Strategies and Business Development at Qatar Rail Ajlan Eid Al Enazi advised individuals to use the metro during this period.
He pointed out that the Metrolink service will continue to operate through 21 stations during the closure period, while some of its routes will be temporarily diverted to alternative routes.
Doha
The Local Organising Committee for the Arab Cup FIFA Qatar 2021 has announced plan to close the Corniche area during the Arab Cup FIFA Qatar 2021 from November 26 to December 4.
The plan was announced at a press conference attended by representatives from several concerned authorities, including the Ministry of Interior, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Qatar Rail, Mowasalat (Karwa) and Qatar Tourism, on Sunday.
Host Country Mobility Operations Director at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi said Qatar would witness some changes in terms of transport in order to provide a distinctive experience to all football fans and teams participating in the tournament.
He explained that, in terms of the public transport strategy, work will be coordinated with various authorities and partners to provide various options for public transport solutions to ensure the smooth movement of all guests and visitors to Qatar, in addition to developing plans for the movement of teams, official delegations and securing them.
He pointed out that the local organising committee will provide a variety of alternatives to facilitate means of dealing with the changes in the preparation period for the Arab Cup FIFA Qatar 2021 in a manner that does not conflict with the daily activities of community members, businesses and institutions.
Design Engineer at Ashghal Eng Mohamed Ali Al Marri said systems are developed to detect vehicle queues and reduce waiting times at signals enhancing traffic control on roads at traffic lights and at the yellow box at intersections.
He pointed out that an alert will be sent to the control room if the waiting time is long to reduce traffic congestion.
He explained that through these cameras, the road condition update will be activated so that any event, traffic obstacle, congestion or accident will be automatically identified and an alert will be sent to the control room to take necessary action.
He stated that connected paths for bicycles and pedestrians will be added on the Corniche to enhance traffic safety for road users and ensure the safety of crossing and movement of pedestrians and cyclists between the Corniche and the side connected to the tunnels.
First Lieutenant Khaled Nasser Al Mulla, head of the technical team at the Ministry of Interior, said the Corniche closure committee has been established, which is subordinate to the committee concerned with transportation plans and operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, with a focus on following up and preparing all planning and operational matters related to closing the Corniche and the adjoining roads.
According to Mulla, the traffic closure includes from the Sharq intersection towards the Sheraton intersection in the north and from the Sheraton intersection to the Port intersection in the south, while traffic will be open for those coming from the centre of Doha towards the Port intersection and heading to the Sharq intersection.
He added that all roads leading to the Corniche street will be closed. He said alternative means have been provided instead of using private vehicles, such 37 stations, including seven serving the Corniche and more than 40 buses stations.
He urged road users to use the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor to cross from the south to the north and vice versa.
Mulla said that Ashghal has created an e-portal for exceptional permits for the parties affected by the closure, and accordingly, the application must be submitted on the website to benefit from this service according to the pre-determined conditions.
Technical Support Department for Tourism Events and Festivals at Qatar Tourism Hamad Al Khaja said the 11th Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) will be organised as the main event during the tournament.
Khaja stated that the activities of the international festival will be held in Al Bidaa Park from November 26 to December 17 while the activities will be held on November 26 until December 4 in the Corniche area.
He indicated that the festival will adhere to the precautionary measures set by the Ministry of Public Health to preserve the public, as those wishing to attend the festival must present the EHTERAZ application, adding that the festival area will be completely fenced to ensure the safety of individuals.
He pointed out that 4,000 people will be allowed to attend at the same time during weekdays and 6,000 people during the weekend. He added that the festival will receive visitors daily from 3pm until 11pm on weekdays and from 3pm until 1am on the weekend.
Media and Government Relations Manager at Mowasalat (Karwa) Khalid Kafood said during the planned closure, the company will cover three main lines - the Corniche, B Ring Road and the C Ring Road - with many buses with approximately 15 minutes waiting time.
Chief of Corporate Strategies and Business Development at Qatar Rail Ajlan Eid Al Enazi advised individuals to use the metro during this period.
He pointed out that the Metrolink service will continue to operate through 21 stations during the closure period, while some of its routes will be temporarily diverted to alternative routes.
