Completion of Salwa Project Delayed..!
Ashghal’s ambitious overhaul of Salwa Road is going to take months longer than initially expected, sources have told local media.
The four-part, $436.7 million project, which includes converting four of the busy road’s roundabouts into intersections, has been a nightmare for motorists and shop owners since construction began in July of 2010.
The development, which also entails streetlight installation, the laying of huge sewer pipes and the expansion of the Salwa International Highway to Saudi Arabia, was expected to be completed at the end of this year by Yuksel-Midmac.
But some store owners have told Gulf Times that April 2013 looks more likely:
Though the initial target was a December 2012 completion, it is understood that the work got delayed on account of the massive scale of the project and the intense summer heat.
We have heard from some people connected to the project that it would be definitely completed by April 2013,” a shopkeeper said (Friday).
His shop is one of the hundreds affected by the road development project and hence has restricted access until the work is over.
Meanwhile, all four roundabouts have been converted into intersections: Ain Khalid, Al Bustan and the Central Market, with Al Aziziya opening most recently.
Anyone have any tips on surviving Salwa these days?
Credit: Image courtesy of Ashghal
This article has been corrected to reflect that all R/Bs have been converted into signals.
Source : Doha News
The real question is not the completion date, the real question is this road when completed going to be practical and solve the trafic problems, i personaly highly doubt it
And Ashghal has a good record of midway contract terminations
it will may be delayed up to 2020!!!! man d not worry. it is Qatar not Dubai to Finnish in time.here in Qatar road projects are done very slow that evry one will knw there is work going on frm years...
They are competing with Barwa Commercial Avenue... as to who will finish last... its a slow race...
the contractor built the pyramids. They have eternity as time frame. :)
Typically Qatar. Project extension and tweaking = additional expenses = your guess is as good as mine.
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I give this project about one chance in ten of ever finishing.
Just be patient my friend...Once the work is done, everyone will benefit from it...relax and have a cup of tea at your nearest coffee shop..