Ashghal Starts Construction Works for Development of Phase 1 of Rawdat Rashed to Umm Garn Road

Doha, April 18 (QNA) -The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' has announced that ALCAT Contracting Company has started construction works for phase one of the Rawdat Rashed to Umm Garn Road which falls under the authority's Local Roads and Drainage programme. The 33 Km road which is perpendicular to Salwa Road faces a north direction; it also stretches past Rawdat Rashed area to Dukhan Road. The project has been divided into 5 different stages to facilitate the construction and reduce the impact of construction works on residents and visitors of the area. Phase one is located near Salwa Road facing a north direction and includes the construction of an 8.5 Km dual three-lane carriageway stretching from Salwa Road to a site near the existing entrance of Rawdat Rashed area. This phase is expected to be completed in Q2, 2016. It is worth mentioning that phase two of the project started in Q1, 2015. This phase will include the construction of a 10.4 Km dual three-lane carriageway. The road starts from where phase one ended and stretches all the way to a new roundabout that will link to an existing road in Al Shahaniya, past Rawdat Rashed area. This phase will improve the area by eliminating the traffic flow of heavy vehicles that are currently driving through Rawdat Rashed residential area. Bin Omran Trading Contracting is responsible for implementing phase two of the project which is expected to be completed in Q2, 2016. The project aims at providing a safe and developed road network linking Salwa Road to Dukhan Road and easing the traffic flow around the Rawdat Rashed residential area. The additional number of lanes and the right lane designated for heavy vehicles will increase traffic capacity. The project will provide improved street lights to create safer roads and environment for both the travellers and the community. The project will also link current and future developments to key areas in Qatar. As part of its commitment to meet the needs of the residents living in the vicinity of its projects and efficiently communicate with them, and given the importance of the Rawdat Rashed to Umm Garn Road, the Public Works Authority Ashghal is distributing informational flyers in both English and Arabic to residents and stakeholders in the region. The flyers include the project's description and benefits as well as safety guidelines and how to get in touch with community officers responsible for this project to answer any enquiries the community might have. It is also possible to communicate with the authority via its website, social media platforms, or the call centre that operates round the clock seven days per weeks. In addition to all that, Ashghal has taken the necessary steps for ensuring the maximum safety of road users and labourers in the Rawdat Rashed region by placing road signs, electronic signs, and bitumen barriers around the construction site.(QNA)