The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, will divert a 7.8 kilometre section of Mesaieed Road onto a parallel route to enable the construction of an additional four-lane carriageway between Al Wakra and Mesaieed.
The proposed road change, which will start five kilometres south of Al Wakra, has been designed in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic. The northbound and southbound lanes will be shifted in two phases, commencing tomorrow, with an expected operation period of 12 months.
The four additional lanes are being constructed as part of the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route project and, on completion, will double the vehicle capacity on Mesaieed Road. The minor road change will divert road users heading in each direction between Al Wakra and Mesaieed onto permanent parallel routes. There will be no change to the existing exit points and loop ramps on the roundabout 10 kilometres south of Al Wakra.
