Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the full opening of Al Kharaitiyat interchange, following the fulfillment of comprehensive development & maintenance works, starting Sunday, 12 October 2025, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic.
Ashghal noted that the reopening includes the loop exit for motorists coming from Al Rifaa towards the north, the loop exit for those coming from the north towards Al Ebb Street, and the exit for those coming from Al Rifaa Street towards Al Ebb Street.
The bridge exit has also been opened to those coming from Al kharaitiyat area towards Doha, after completing the expansion work required to enhance traffic flow in the area.
On this occasion, Eng. Ali Darwish, Head of the Doha Highway Section at the Highway Projects Department, stated that the works included soil reinforcement using concrete piles prior to the maintenance of the main water pipeline (1,600 mm in diameter, high-pressure) running along Al Shamal Road.
A concrete protection box was also constructed around the pipeline to ensure its safety and facilitate future maintenance, in cooperation with the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation “Kahramaa.”
Darwish added that during the maintenance period, the embankment above the bridge was excavated to a depth of 15 meters down to the main water pipeline, and approximately 150 concrete slabs were dismantled and reinstalled after completing the necessary maintenance works. The project spanned from 20 May 2025 until the present date.
He emphasised that all works were carried out in accordance with Ashghal’s approved quality and safety standards to ensure the efficiency of the infrastructure and the smooth flow of traffic in the area.
For his part, Eng. Abdullah Al Yafie, Head of the Highway Operation and Maintenance Section at the Roads Operation and Maintenance Department in Ashghal, stated that the widening of the exit leading to Doha from Al Kharaitiyat area is part of Ashghal’s efforts to improve traffic flow and enhance safety on main roads.
He noted that the works involved converting the exit from a single lane to a dual-lane configuration, which will reduce traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, and facilitate the movement of motorists coming from Al Rifaa Street and Al Kharaitiyat area towards Doha.
