The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced the start of the implementation of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Birkat Al Awamer to develop the internal streets and enhance traffic safety in the area, in addition to developing infrastructure facilities to meet the requirements of the logistics zone and the expected future urban growth.The project, which serves the logistics zone "Manateq" of Qatar Economic Zones Company, is located in Zone 91, approximately 41 km South of Doha. The project works have been divided into four geographical areas that will be implemented successively to reduce the inconvenience caused by the construction works to road users in the area.Project Engineer at the South Areas Section of Ashghal's Roads Projects Department Eng. Mohammed Abdulkareem Al Yafei explained that the project will provide services to about 880 subdivisions in the logistics zone in Birkat Al Awamer area, through providing infrastructure services such as rainwater drainage networks as well as road networks and internal streets that will enhance traffic flow and provide connectivity with public utilities.The project is scheduled to be completed in Q3, 2027, he added.Project works include constructing and developing a road network with a length of 24 km, with the provision of traffic safety elements such as street lighting systems and poles, and directional and road signs.A 5-km surface drainage network will be constructed, as well as a 27,000-cubic-metre rainwater storage lagoon for emergency purposes to protect the area and use rainwater for irrigation purposes. (