Doha: Al Khafji Street is fully open to traffic after the completion of the remaining sidewalk pavement works.
Al Khafji Street underwent a big upgrade, including the conversion of three roundabouts into signal-controlled intersections and an expansion featuring four in place of three lanes.
Jelaiha Roundabout was the first site to get a junction with signals in September 2015. The reconfigurations also incorporated an increase in lanes from three to four for a distance of 300m of the adjacent street known as Arab League Street and Al khafji Street.
Al Hazm Intersection on Al Khafji Street was the second to be opened to traffic in January 2016 after being converted from a roundabout to a signal-controlled intersection. The reconstructions encompassed an expansion of the route from three to four lanes, starting from Al Hazm Intersection for 300 metres towards Al Jamiaa Intersection, and from Al Hazm Intersection to connect it with Jelaiha Intersection (first stage) to become four lanes instead of three.
Environment Intersection was complete later in February after changing the roundabout to crossroads with traffic signals. Another expansion was made to the Environment Street and the distance from Al Shamal Bridge to Jelaiha Intersection on Al Khafji Street.
Al Khafji Street Development Project is part of a series of vital projects implemented by Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to improve and enhance the network of local roads and expressways, and enhance the traffic safety across the country.
Road enhancement works include the conversion of roundabouts into signal-controlled intersections, the installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems, street lightening and storm water drainage networks and upgrading pedestrians’ paths.
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