The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday announced the launch of upgrading works of some streets in West Bay Area. The works are to improve the streets, increase their vehicular capacities and alleviate the traffic congestion in the area, especially during peak hours.

Engineer Mooza al-Sowaidi, head of Doha Section at the Roads Projects Department at Ashghal, said that the works are part of the efforts to improve the existing service facilities and develop the road network in Doha in a way that responds to the economic and social growth requirements of the country.

The project works include, the establishment and development of eight signalised intersections on the streets surrounding the QP District to regulate traffic.

In addition to the upgrading of water and electricity networks, the works include installation of lighting poles and the construction of pedestrian walkways. The scope also, comprises the expansion of five existing signalised intersections on Al Corniche Street and Majlis Al Taawon Street, along with the construction of a new signalised intersection at Majlis Al Taawon Street, as well as the provision of pedestrian walkways and cycle paths along the street.

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