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Doha ExpresswayDesigning one of the largest road infrastructure networks

Aurecon engineered the Doha Expressway, including the F-Ring Road as the sixth Expressway Programme road to open for public use.
Aurecon engineered the Doha Expressway, including the F-Ring Road as the sixth Expressway Programme road to open for public use.
The Doha Expressway is a comprehensive primary road network upgrade that aims to provide a modern and integrated road network.
The Doha Expressway is a comprehensive primary road network upgrade that aims to provide a modern and integrated road network.
One of the eight multi-level interchanges being built as part of the strategic East West Corridor in the south of Doha.
One of the eight multi-level interchanges being built as part of the strategic East West Corridor in the south of Doha.
Aurecon engineered the Doha Expressway, including the F-Ring Road as the sixth Expressway Programme road to open for public use.
Aurecon engineered the Doha Expressway, including the F-Ring Road as the sixth Expressway Programme road to open for public use.
The Doha Expressway is a comprehensive primary road network upgrade that aims to provide a modern and integrated road network.
The Doha Expressway is a comprehensive primary road network upgrade that aims to provide a modern and integrated road network.
One of the eight multi-level interchanges being built as part of the strategic East West Corridor in the south of Doha.
One of the eight multi-level interchanges being built as part of the strategic East West Corridor in the south of Doha.
Aurecon engineered the Doha Expressway, including the F-Ring Road as the sixth Expressway Programme road to open for public use.
Aurecon engineered the Doha Expressway, including the F-Ring Road as the sixth Expressway Programme road to open for public use.
The Doha Expressway is a comprehensive primary road network upgrade that aims to provide a modern and integrated road network.
The Doha Expressway is a comprehensive primary road network upgrade that aims to provide a modern and integrated road network.
One of the eight multi-level interchanges being built as part of the strategic East West Corridor in the south of Doha.
One of the eight multi-level interchanges being built as part of the strategic East West Corridor in the south of Doha.

Not long ago, Doha was a disparate network of road infrastructure with disconnected links throughout its commercial and residential destinations. Fast forward to the future and Doha’s infrastructure will support its residents and visitors to connect to work, essential services, businesses, leisure and tourism activities.

The Doha Expressway Programme is a comprehensive primary road network upgrade that aims to provide a modern and integrated road network through the urban and rural parts of Qatar’s growing economy. This programme is a vital element in connecting Doha’s commercial and residential destinations and facilities with transport networks. The city’s rail and bus networks will become more easily accessible as well.

Roads are often taken for granted, but they are some of the most integral pieces of infrastructure that enable society to function and prosper Qatar’s entire network of expressways, highways and local roads is being reviewed as part of this programme. New projects will form an integrated transport network to accommodate Qatar's future traffic demands and meet the needs of the city to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Aurecon has made a significant contribution to the programme, providing engineering and concept design, technical advisory and design review management support for nearly 10 years, to the Programme Management Consultant (PMC) appointed by the Public Works Authority, Ashghal.

The Doha Expressway Programme

  • More than 40 separate projects to be completed as part of the programme, adding approximately 800 km of new roads to Qatar’s transport network. Some of these projects will be completed after 2022
  • Construction is complete on 95 new grade-separated interchanges that include 200 bridges, 90 underpasses and 50 tunnels
  • Reliable underground utility corridors along both sides of new road corridors will be added
  • Enhanced pedestrian and cycle facilities will be developed with 450 km of new paths across the city and extending into the urban fringe areas
  • Road infrastructure will be equipped with new road signs and Intelligent Transport Systems
  • Beautification schemes of landscape connections and the planting of new vegetation will be undertaken across the city

As the number of completed projects has progressed, their positive impact has already been appearing, notably in less traffic congestion and reduced journey times, making mobility easier for residents and visitors.

Location

Doha, Qatar

Client

Public Works Authority, Ashghal

Aurecon's Role

Value engineering, engineering design reviews, strategic traffic modelling, utilities management

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The iconic arches located at the 5/6 Interchange on Lusail Expressway. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
One of the main channels crossing into Lusail City on the northern side. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
The Al Wakra Bypass at the Al Wukair Interchange, providing access to the Al Janoub 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
The Khalifa Avenue Project at Bani Hajer Interchange. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
The G-Ring Road Project at the 4-level free flow Umm Besher Systems Interchange. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
The Pearl Interchange toward Lusail City is a 3-level grade-separated interchange connecting the Pearl Islands and Lusail City. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
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The iconic arches located at the 5/6 Interchange on Lusail Expressway. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
The iconic arches located at the 5/6 Interchange on Lusail Expressway. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
The iconic arches located at the 5/6 Interchange on Lusail Expressway. Image courtesy of Public Works Authority, Ashghal. Credit KBR as the PMC.
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Using digital engineering across the projects

The use of digital engineering to create 3D models of engineering designs is at the core of the programme and is a vital part of the engineering contract and stakeholder communication process:

  • 3D models for civil design, checks on engineering estimates, workflow communication and clash detection analysis
  • Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) for road network mapping
  • Digital design data for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Supreme Committee to plan the sporting event
  • 3D models used in stakeholder communication to present the landscaping works along the road networks

Due to the importance of roads and the irreplaceable value that they bring to society and the economy, the Doha Expressway Programme will be one of the world's largest road infrastructure network programmes. As the road infrastructure develops to accommodate driver and passenger movements, the pressure on Doha’s roads will reduce and congestion will continue to clear. 


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