Doha's Sharq Crossing Unveiled
As part of FIFA 2022 World Cup preparations, yesterday Ashgal unveiled it's newest project- the nearly 12km-long multibillion Sharq Crossing is designed to allow fast mobility between West Bay and Hamad International Airport.
“Work is expected to begin some time in 2015, after completing all necessary formalities during 2014, with an expected completion by 2021,” announced Ashghal president and senior engineer Nasser bin Ali al-Mawlawi.
The project will consists of 3 bridges connected underwater tunnels linking HIA, with Katara Cultural Village in northern Doha and central business districts of the West Bay.
The most intricately designed of the trio, the West Bay bridge will be a two-deck arched structure, featuring a recreational park to be accessed through an elevated walkway and a funicular cable way. It will also house hospitality and recreational facilities that would eventually make the most of the panoramic view of the city’s skyline.
The sub-sea tunnels which constitute the most important link of the major project would provide a three-lane expressway in each direction between the HIA and West Bay and two lanes each between West Bay and Lusail.
The West Bay bridge would stand at an 120m elevation and two of its spans would separate each other at a record distance of more than 700m.
Check the video below for more on this architectural marvel:
Source: Gulf Times
