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September 2014

Upgrade of Jamal Abdul Nasser Street and Jahra RoadProject Highlights

Introduction

Introduction

The Ministry of Public Works has employed the joint venture of Pace and Louis Berger to undertake the design and construction supervision of Jamal Abdul Nasser Street and Jahra Road Development projects – part of the Ministry’s strategic plans to develop roads and motorways in the State of Kuwait.

Introduction

Jahra Road and Jamal Abdul Nasser Street Developement Project

Client:

The Ministry of Public Works

Summary:

The project aims to transform the existing roads into expressways that include 80-120 km/h multi leveled highway designed in accordance to international standards, plus upgrading the existing service roads to provide additional traffic lanes with enhanced utilities infrastructure.

Jamal Abdul Nasser & Ghazali Road Interchange

Site Location

Site Location

Jamal Abdul Nasser Street

Kuwait City

1st RR

4th RR

Shaab

SulaibikhatJahra Road

Land use

Educational

Residential

Hospitals

Government Agencies

Industrial/Commercial

Extent of Project


Jahra Road

Expected commuting traffic

1st RR

Causeway

East-West c

ommuting traffic

Additional traffic from

transversal roads

Ghazali

Road 602

2 nd RR

4th RR

Airport Road

Planning and Design

Planning and DesignMajor Considerations:

• Ensuring high design standards for road users.

• Traffic model and traffic forecast.

• Minimise land-take.

• Maintaining existing accesses.

• Minimise affect on existing utilities.

Planning and Design

Project ObjectivesThe Solutions:

• Segregate through traffic from local

• Grade separation at Interchanges

• Improve road facilities and services

• Improveroadsafetystandards

Resulting Solutions

Resulting SolutionsLocal Traffic Network- At Grade

Resulting Solutions


Main Line Through Traffic - Depressed

Resulting Solutions



Main Line Through Traffic - At Grade

Resulting Solutions



Main Line Through Traffic - At Grade

Main Line Through Traffic - Elevated

Project Execution PackagesThe project is delivered in two packages: Package 1 (RA/166) Jahra Highway; Package 2 (RA/167) Jamal Abdul Nasser Highway.Each package required to be executed in 5 phases, due to:• Traffic diversions• Utility diversions• The installation of bridge segments

Project Execution Packages

145

32

Package 2: RA/167

Package 1: RA/166

Jahra Road and UN Roundabout Interchange

Jahra Road264.76 million KD

At Grade Roads (upgraded):Length: 16.4 km 2-3 lanes

Elevated Roads:Length: 17.7 km 2-3 lanes

Depressed Roads:Length: 620 m 3 lanes

Number of Interchanges:5

Foot Bridges:10

Roundabouts:6

Data Sheet

Jamal Abdul Nasser Street242.42 million KD

At Grade Roads (upgraded):Length: 13.2 km 2-3 lanes

Elevated Roads:Length: 18.6 km 2-3 lanes

Depressed Roads:Length: 700 m 3 lanes

Number of Interchanges:3

Foot Bridges:8

Roundabouts:9

Jahra RoadMain contractor:

The Arab Contractors

Subcontractors:

• KuwaitBrucknerConstructionCo.(pillingworks)• EdrasisMiddleEast(pillingworks)• SharafFoundations(pillingworks)• KhajahGroup(waterproofingworks)• Al-GhanimSpecialtiesCo.W.L.L(waterproofing works)• Al-HajrafCompany(asphaltworks)• KCPC-KuwaitCompanyforProcessPlant Construction & Contracting (asphalt works)• Al-RayaAl-ArabiyaforGeneralTrading&Contracting (road marking & signs)• ZaidanCompany(pilecapframework)

List of Contractors

• Al-MohannadGulf(concreteworks)• M.C.C(pilecap/foundationworks)• AlghurairConstructions(foundationworks)• TheContractorGen.Trad.&Cont.(utilitiesand services diversion)• ZalzalaforServices&Contracting(landscaping& irrigation)

Main contractors - Joint Venture of:

• RizzaniDeEccher-SPA-Italy• ObrasconHuarteLain-SA-Spain• TREVI-SPA-Italy• BoodaiConstruction-Kuwait

Subcontractors:

• FurqanKuwaitiCo.(Detours,DismantlingofSteel Bridges)• Salem Al Nisf (Electrical Works: Street Lighting)• Prime Group (Soft Landscaping)• FugroMiddleEast(TestPilesbyOsterbergMethod)• Gulf International Co. (Third Party Inspection - Ductile Pipes)• KadhemaScientificConsultancy(EPAConsultant)• ZalzalahAgriculturalServices(SoftLandscaping)

List of Contractors

• Green Line Co (Sanitary Sewer Lines and Storm Water Drainage)• KCC(ElectricalWorks:StreetLighting)• Al-Raya Al Arabia (Detours)• ConstructionManagementandBuildingCO.CMBC (Concrete Culverts & Galleries)• Canar Trading & Contracting Co. (Fresh & Brackish Water Lines)• Trak Al Wataniya Co. (Removal and Construction and Maintenace of External Walls)


List of Contractors

• KhajahSpecialitesCompany(WaterProofingWorks)• FreyssinetKuwaitW.L.L(StabiliziedEarthWall)• Ahmadiah Contracting & Trading (workmanship of Reinf Concrete Works in Trough and Gallery No-3)• KuwaitNetworkElectronicTechnologyCompany (Section E5 - PTT works)• EgytechCables-ElSewedy(HighTensionCables)• M/S Tony Gee and Partners LLP (Engineering Design Consultant)• M/S Fheid Ingenieros (Design Third Party)• SalemMAlNisfElectricalCo(LowVoltageCables)• M/S Al -Sager General Trading and Contracting (Removal of Gas Lines)• TENSACCIAI (Specialized Works - Bearings)• Cicon Co. (Steel Rebars Fabrication)• Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Co. W.L.L (Segment Transportation)• Arabi Company W.L.L (Pump Station Mechanical and Electrical Works Phase 1)

Concrete Precast Segment

Concrete Precast SegmentFabrication Facilities in Doha Area

RA/166 Area: 150,000 m2 RA/167 Area: 130,000 m2

Concrete Precast SegmentViaduct Erection via Overhead Launching Truss.

It is the biggest viaduct project currently under construction in GCC (16,091 segments).

Concrete Precast Segment

Construction of the Jahra Road

Construction of the Jamal Abdul Nasser Road

Execution Challenges

1. Right of way limitations for construction

2. Relocating the huge number of existing utilities

3. The live traffic volume occupying the existing roads

4. Coordinating with the various stakeholders

Execution Challenges

Solutions

1. Employing construction techniques that require minimum space

2. Standarized detours to maintain ease of traffic flow and accessibility

3. Avoidance of working in rush and peak hours

4. Effective outreach and communication programs for all stakeholders and parties

Solutions

Jahra Road70 % Completed

77 %41 %63 %47 %36 %36 %51 %17 %

6 %55 %50 %29 %70 %

76 %8 %

84 %73 %71 %66 %54 %35 %

28 %84 %36 %96 %70 %

StructuresPiles (trough)Trough slab & wallsBridge PilesBridge Pile CapsPiers & AbutmentDiaphragmsSeg. Prod.Seg. Erec.

UtilitiesStorm Water PipeWater Supply PipeSanitary Water PipeLT HT CablesDetour Works

Current Progress

Jamal Abdul Nasser Street43 % Completed




Construction of the Jamal Abdul Nasser Street



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