Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and Bin Omran Trading & Contracting, the construction contractor of the Interim Upgrade of E-Ring Road and Najma Street project, achieved two million man-hours without loss time injury (LTI).
Ashghal honoured the contractor for his achievements in the field of safety at workplace.
Engineer Jalal Salhi, Director of Infrastructure Affairs, awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Sassine El Nachef, Chief Operating Officer of the company.
The ceremony was attended by Engineer Mohammed Jamal Al Khazendar, Head of Secondary Projects Section, representatives from Ashghal’s Secondary Projects Section and the company. The achievement reflects Ashghal’s and its contractors’ commitment to implement the highest safety standards. Ashghal requires all contractors to protect workers and commuters against workplace hazards.
The upgrade of E-Ring Road and Najma Street project includes works on about 3km of Najma Street, expansion of the road from two to three lanes in each direction and converting two roundabouts to signal-controlled intersections.
The project will also develop and expand 3.3km of E-Ring Road, convert Al Thumama junction to a signal-controlled intersection and upgrade the junction between Airport Street and E-Ring Road to enable road users to take U-turns, in addition to providing car parking, pedestrian and cycle pathways and landscaping.The Peninsula
