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Dukhan Highway, Qatar
 
In Qatar, Gamuda has completed the construction for the Dukhan Highway linking the town of Shahaniya to the existing Zekreet interchange near Dukhan industrial area. Built as part of Qatar’s modernization of the state’s entire road network, the approximately 43km four-lane dual carriageway with grade-separated interchanges replaces the existing two-lane single carriageway. Among the major civil engineering works completed for the highway include underpasses and bridges as well as ancillary works with six major interchanges, service roads and beautification works.

 



Client

 Public Works Authority , (ASHGHAL)
Main Contractor
 Gamuda - WCT Joint Venture (GWCT JV)
Contract Value
 Qatari Riyal 750 million (US$210 million)

Scope of Works

Construction of approximately 43km of new highway from the town of Shahaniya to the existing Zekreet interchange near the Dukhan industrial area. Under the Project, a four-lane dual carriageway with grade-separated interchanges will be constructed to replace the existing two-lane single carriageway. Included in the Project are the construction of bridges and ancillary works.

Project Length

43km
Carriageway Width
Four lane dual carriageway
Interchanges
 5 grade separated junctions and associated structures
Underpasses & Camel Crossings
 Seven underpasses with four camel crossings
Lighting
 Street lighting works
Road Furniture
 Traffic signs, sign gantries and road markings
Others
  • Drainage works
  • Camel fencing
  • Utilities
Works in relation to the following existing and future utility services
  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Telephone
  • Foul sewers
  • Qatar Petroleum
  • Qatar Emiri Signal Corp.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORKS

This 42km Dukhan Highway starts approximately one kilometre to the east of the town of Shahaniya and continues to the existing Zirkreet interchange near to the Dukhan industrial area. It includes the construction of a four-lane dual carriageway with grade-separated interchanges to replace the existing two-lane single carriageway and at grade junctions.

The works comprise the construction of road works, bridge works and ancillary works. These include the following:

  • Approximately 42km of four-lane dual carriageway with shoulders
  • Five grade separated junctions and associated structures
  • Seven camel underpasses
  • Pavements
  • Works in relation to the following existing and future utility services:
    • Electricity
    • Water
    • Telephone
    • Foul sewers
    • Qatar Petroleum
    • Qatar Emiri Signal Corp.
 
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