HE the Minister of Works Eng. Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf visited Avenue 46 to inspect progress in the revamp project, accompanied by Muharraq’s Municipal Council Vice-Chairman and representative to the seventh constituency Mr. Ali Al Moqla, Sanitary Engineering Assistant Undersecretary Eng. Khalifa Al Mansoor, Roads Acting Assistant Undersecretary Eng. Raed Al Salah and a number of engineers from the Ministry.

 

During the visit, Khalaf explained that once completed; Avenue 46 Revamp Project will ease traffic congestions and increase the capacity of the roads in the area, which will therefore facilitate residents’ movement.

 

‘Works comprise of reconstructing Avenue 46 specifically the part located between its interchange with Arad and Al Hidd Avenues at the North and Avenue 47 at the South, thus converting the 2,870 km long road into a double road with 2 lanes at each direction,’ said Khalaf.

 

‘Works also include installing 3 traffic signals at the main intersections, implementing a rain water drainage network, leveling works category (A) & (B), implementing ground channels for present and future use, final asphalt and brick paving works, signage, implementing pedestrian barriers, lighting and other related services.’ he added.

 

The BD1,459,578 project was awarded to Down Town Construction and work commenced in June 2012.