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
Jamal Abdul Nasser Street
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
Resulting SolutionsLocal Traffic Network- At Grade
Main Line Through Traffic - Depressed
Resulting Solutions
Resulting SolutionsLocal Traffic Network- At Grade
Main Line Through Traffic - Depressed
Main Line Through Traffic - At Grade
Resulting Solutions
Resulting SolutionsLocal Traffic Network- At Grade
Main Line Through Traffic - Depressed
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)
Jamal Abdul Nasser Street
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 Jahra Road
Construction of the Jahra Road
Construction of the Jahra Road
Construction of the Jamal Abdul Nasser Street
Construction of the Jamal Abdul Nasser Street
Construction of the Jamal Abdul Nasser Street
Thank You