The inauguration of Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor at the eve of Kuwait National Day is not only shows Ashghal’s superb capability to deliver marvellous mega projects in time but also reflects the love and strength between leaders and people of Qatar and Kuwait.
The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ in recent months has completed a number of development projects. Ashghal not only delivered projects within stipulated time but also the accomplished projects with highest standards of perfection using mostly local products.
Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor extends from Hamad International Airport, south of Doha, to Umm Lekhba Interchange, (Landmark Interchange) on Al Shamal Road at a distance of more than 29km, besides the length of newly developed service roads and perpendicular roads connecting with the Corridor, total project work reaches to an approximate length of 41km.
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, and Kuwait Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence H E Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al Ali Al Sabah, together inaugurated the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor.
The government has spared no effort to complete the works as fast as possible using local materials in the implementation of the project at an estimated rate of 60% of works. The remaining works of the Corridor such as service roads, beautification and landscaping are being completed to deliver by the end of 2021.
Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor also includes construction of pedestrian crossings including 7 bridges and two pedestrian underpasses, besides 50.5 km long bicycle and pedestrian paths to ensure safe movement of people, in addition to beautification and tree plantation works along an approximate area of 355,642 square meters.
Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor is considered as ‘lung of Doha’. It will contribute greatly to ease traffic congestion in Doha in general, especially for those coming from south to north, as the road is an ideal alternate route to Doha Expressway & February 22nd Street, with better traffic flow, as the commuter from HIA through this road will reach Umm Lekhba Interchange on Al Shamal Road in less than 18 minutes, while the same journey through Doha Expressway & 22 February Street takes about 50 minutes, which means cutting 70% of travel time.
Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor facilitates access to most of FIFA 2022 World Cup stadiums including Ras Bu Abboud Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Education City Stadium, as well as many other sports facilities such as Aspire Zone, Al Gharrafa Stadium, Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium (Al Sadd) and Ali bin Hamad Al Attiyah Hall.
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