The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has recently completed the development works of a vital part of Al Wukair Road, starting from its intersection with Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Jasim Al Thani Street and extending 2 km towards Al Mashaf, in addition to converting its two roundabouts into signal-controlled intersections, as part of the Road Improvement Project in the South of Greater Doha - Phase 2.
Works implemented on this part of Al Wukair Road are in addition to the development of 12 km of roads in the area that the authority announced completed in October 2022.
This included developing part of Al Wukair Road located to the West of Al Janoub Stadium and parts of the streets perpendicular to it, in addition to the construction of 8 intersections. The development works contributed to increasing the roads capacity and regulating traffic flow in the area.
Eng. Muneera Al Mohannadi, Project Engineer in Doha City Projects Section at Roads Projects Department in Ashghal, stressed on the importance of the development work and its location, particularly as Al Wukair Road is used by many vehicles daily, and serves several health facilities such as Al Wakra Hospital, Al Wakra Health Centre, commercial centres, sport facilities like Al Janoub Stadium and other service facilities and educational institutions.
Eng. Muneera Al Mohannadi confirmed that the development works contributed to raising the capacity of the road and thus enhancing traffic flow in this vital area, in addition to enhancing its traffic safety.
Works included developing part of Al Wukair Road with 2 main lanes, starting from its intersection with Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Jasim Al Thani Street and extending 2 km towards Al Mashaf, in addition to developing a 4km-long service road.
The two existing roundabouts, known as the Health Centre Roundabout and Al Wakra Hospital Roundabout, were converted into two signal-controlled intersections, and multiple lanes were provided at the two intersections, which contributed to improving the traffic flow in this specific area. This is in addition to developing the lighting systems and installing 110 street lighting poles, and providing 4 km of pedestrian paths.
As for infrastructure works, they included upgrading 3 km of the TSE network and 5 km of the surface water and storm water drainage network, in addition to upgrading and protecting the electricity and communications lines.
It is worth noting that the Public Works Authority is currently implementing construction works to develop the sewage infrastructure for this area near Al Wukair Road, as part of the design and build project of Drainage Networks Branches. Excavation work is currently underway for 10 shafts within Al Wukair Road and Al Jamia Street. These works are scheduled to be completed in Q2 of 2024.
Ashghal announced in October 2022 the completion of the main upgrading works on Al Wukair Road and some streets in Al-Wukair and Al Mashaf areas, with a total length of 12 km, as part of the Interim Road Improvements in Doha South Project, Phase 1.
Development works involved Al Wukair Road, located to the West of Al Janoub Stadium, and part of Al Ghariya Street at its intersection with Al Wukair Road, in addition to developing Al Meshaf Street and Street no. 300, which is perpendicular to it.
Works also included upgrading 8 intersections, including construction of 7 new signal-controlled junctions, and converting an existing roundabout into a signal-controlled intersection in order to regulate traffic and enhance road safety. This is in addition to constructing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), developing lighting systems, installing 445 street lighting poles, and providing 380 parking bays. Sidewalks and road signs were also provided as part of the project.
Infrastructure works within the project involved upgrading the foul sewer network (3 km), treated sewage effluent (TSE) irrigation lines (6.5 km), and surface water and storm water drainage pipes (19 km).