Tribune News Network
Doha
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) on Sunday announced the completion of Logistics City Interchange in the presence of Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) HE Ahmad Al Sayed and President of Ashghal Dr Engineer Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, along with a number of officials, engineers and representatives of the contracting companies.
Ashghal pointed out that the Logistics City Interchange, located at the south entrance of G-Ring Road at the Free Zone, southwest of Hamad International Airport before Airport Interchange, will link east and west Free Zone directly to Hamad International Airport, G-Ring Road, and surrounding roads such as Ras Bu Abboud Street, Airport Road, Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor and Al Wakra Road.
The interchange serves various strategic and vital facilities such as Doha Metro, logistic companies supporting Free Zone and other important public institutions like business innovation park, as it facilitates access to FIFA World Cup 2022 fans village in Ras Bu Fontas as well as areas designated for leisure activities to be organised during FIFA World Cup 2022 in Ras Bu Fontas.
The new intersection will also facilitate the transport of goods from Hamad International Airport and Free Zone to all areas both inside and outside Doha, as it is located on G-Ring Road that leads to southern areas, Industrial Area and Al Majd Road, as it also interchanges with Ras Bu Abboud Street to Corniche and Doha Central.
Free zones in Qatar are a key driver of innovation in main sectors supporting value chains. Companies located in Ras Bu Fontas Free Zone have unlimited access to distinguished services like air freight and facilitated customs clearance operations. The area includes light industrial units, serviced plots and office spaces, including a business and innovation complex. Ras Bu Fontas Free Zone aims to provide services in emerging technology, aviation, business and light industries.
Speaking on the occasion Sayed thanked Ashghal for building the junction which will provide a direct link between eastern and western QFZ Ras Bu Fontas and key facilities and roads in Doha and across Qatar.
"QFZ has been established to offer for investors a competitive advantage and a stimulating atmosphere for universal businesses and services to enhance operation and capital for firms and Qatar’s position as a flourishing global market,” he said.
Dr Eng Muhannadi said the infrastructure projects implemented by Ashghal are ready to serve the guests visiting Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, adding that for years, Ashghal has worked days and nights to achieve an integrated infrastructure network with international specifications.
He said, "Concerted efforts were made by all entities, including the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Interior represented by the Traffic Department, to achieve road networks, intersections and tunnels implemented by Ashghal with this level of excellence, which will become a legacy beyond the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament that we will continue to be proud of for years.”
The Logistics City integrates with G-Ring Road to become the 9th interchange in the vital road that extends on a length of 22 kilometres, as G-Ring Road is one of the integral routes that make up Qatar’s highway network. It will achieve a significant impact on traffic in the south of Qatar by reducing traffic congestion on existing roads in other areas, thus integrating with the rest of the routes in the highway network such as Al Majd Road, Mesaieed Road, Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor and Ras Bu Abboud Street.