Ashghal completes infrastructure and beautification works for World Cup

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the construction of an integrated road network with international standards while preparing to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, a statement said on Tuesday.
The projects aim to enhance the overall fan experience during the tournament and leave an impression of the civilised legacy of the people of Qatar, it was explained.
The expressways link major cities and residential areas while paving the way to the stadiums, with a total length of 1,791 km, in addition to 207 bridges and 143 tunnels.
Among the major roads that have been opened during the past years are Al Majd Road, Al Khor Road, Lusail Road, G-Ring Road and Al Rayyan Road. In addition to Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, Khalifa Avenue and E-Ring Road.
These roads and other main and local ones not only link the stadiums but contribute to quick and easy access for fans to move between the stadiums and the most important tourist destinations in the surrounding areas.
The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar has recently developed the overall look of Doha through developmental works on several roads and intersections. The main works of the Corniche and Doha Central Development and Beautification Projects have been completed. These include the development of seven main areas between the Corniche and A-Ring Road.
In addition to the implementation of a street lighting network, the installation of new traffic lights, the construction of multi-story parking buildings for parking and pedestrian bridges. These projects include 28 km of road works and landscaping works on an area of 238,348sqm in the heart of Doha, with an aim to create an environment that encourages living a healthy lifestyle. The importance of this area lies in the fact that it contains many tourist attractions such as the Corniche, parks, museums, shopping, and entertainment attractions.
Additionally, roads and parks have been developed in North West Bay and the area between the A-Ring Road and C-Ring Road. The project includes Al Dafna and zones 14, 15, 16, 24 and 25. It also includes 10km of road works and landscaping works on an area of 420,942sqm.
Promoting a healthier lifestyle, Ashghal constructed 2,131km of pedestrian and cycling paths in most of highway and local road projects in Qatar, in addition to constructing more than 16 bridges and five pedestrian tunnels. The pedestrian and cycling paths are connected to all stadiums hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches.