This project was to reduce congestion in the Andalus Road and Falastin Road corridors and to improve safety. A major task was to improve the congested and accident-prone traffic circle at the junction of King Abdullah Road and Andalus Road (Flag Roundabout). The study recommended re-configuration with a flyover as well as bypass lanes. Another task was to improve intersections along Falastin Road as well as provide safe transportation for all modes and users including pedestrians.
Major components of the project were:
• Traffic assessment including data collection
• Demand forecasting
• Survey
• Geometric design
• Structural design
• Safety
• Street lighting
• Storm water drainage
• Hydraulics
• Landscaping
• Preparing tender documents