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First Ring Road development targets easier traffic |
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Saturday, 03 April 2010 23:03 |
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KUWAIT, April 3 (KUNA) -- The First Ring Road development project, carried out by the Ministry of Public Works, is primarily meant to ease out traffic congestion in Kuwait.
The first stage of the three-stage project, which is a major step towards the revamping of the capital city, was commenced in May 2008, costing a total of KD 28.7 million (approximately USD 99 million).
The first stage, which involves the erection of some suspension bridges linking the First Ring Road to several main roads in the capital, is expected to be completed in the middle of next year.
As part of the project, a 671-meter bridge will be built in order to link the road to Jamal Abdel-Nasser Road towards Jahra. Four footbridges ranging between 12 and 92 meters in length and three meters in width are also to be erected.
All the bridges will be built pursuant to world standard specifications and criteria.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Works is now finishing procedures for the second stage of the project, which will be launched as soon as the first phase is over.
The ministry affirmed that all relevant construction works would by no means negatively impact on environment.
The project is part of Kuwait's ongoing efforts to overhaul the network of its highways and main roads with a view to ensuring smooth and easy traffic in the country. - Kuna
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