MoTC field survey to cover 20,000km road, bridges and tunnels across Qatar
- 3 years ago
The field technical survey by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) will cover 20,000km of roads, bridges and tunnels, consistent with a tweet. the target is to supply a secure , high-quality road network and build up a sensible database for assessing road assets performance, improving safety and reducing road accidents. Also, the survey will review other road assets including lamp posts, road sign and safety barriers.
The exercise may be a a part of MoTC’s efforts to support the Second National Development Strategy (2018-2022) and Qatar National Vision 2030 and supply sustainable road maintenance solutions within the country and encourage the private sector’s involvement in transportation and mobility projects while preserving capital investments and gains.
Advanced techniques and devices are used for assessing road assets performance, using the 3D MX9 survey system. 3D profiling of paved surface is carried by using Road Measurement Data Acquisition System (ROMDAS) multifunctional devices while adhering to global specifications and Qatar Roads Maintenance Manual.
MoTC has deployed advanced systems to gather , process and update data which is uploaded to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platforms while measuring the slipperiness of the road surfaces to reinforce safety and reduce traffic accidents. Also, the international roughness index is measured to make sure top quality roads.
MoTC informed that almost 3,125km of local roads are thus far examined while nearly 1,900km of main and vital roads are panoramically profiled. Nearly 1,000km of road surfaces are surveyed with 3D devices ROMDAS.
In August 2020, MoTC signed an MoU with Ashghal for planning, studying, designing, maintaining and managing the road projects as a part of upgrading the extent of collaboration, joint efforts and constructive cooperation with the aim of providing a secure , integrated transportation in line with best universal practices and standards.
MoTC and Ashghal look to develop and manage the mobility and transportation projects as an integrated network compatible with other modes of transportation in an efficient, economic, safe and environment-friendly fashion.
The MoU defines and explains the roles, missions and responsibilities of the 2 sides supported the Amiri decisions in such how that avoids duplication and limits overlapping through a joint working mechanism for planning, studying, designing, implementing, operating, maintaining and managing the road projects within the country consistent with approved development plans.
The MoU also covers activating community participation, facilitating co-operation, transferring knowledge and technology for supporting the efforts of achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 also as realising mutual benefits, services and expertise that both parties can make available for every other.
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