Korean contractor conquers in Qatar construction contract

In Qatar the public works authority, Ashghal, has awarded a highway construction deal worth US$910 million to South Korean firm Daewoo Engineering and Construction (Daewoo E&C). The deal is for a 42km section of road, which forms part of the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route project. The 42km stretch would connect the Dukhan Highway and the Al Khor Link Road, and will feature five interchanges and a number of bridges. The 14 lane road will also feature wastewater treatment systems and smart road traffic c
May 21, 2014 Read time: 1 min
In Qatar the public works authority, 2559 Ashghal, has awarded a highway construction deal worth US$910 million to South Korean firm 3086 Daewoo Engineering and Construction (Daewoo E&C). The deal is for a 42km section of road, which forms part of the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route project. The 42km stretch would connect the Dukhan Highway and the Al Khor Link Road, and will feature five interchanges and a number of bridges. The 14 lane road will also feature wastewater treatment systems and smart road traffic controls. Daewoo E&C will carry out the design, engineering and construction of the road. The Korean contractor is expected to conclude construction of the project in 35 months.
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