Qatar’s expressway building programme

Qatar is investing heavily in developing its expressway network. The country’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has a programme of expressway construction worth a total of US$13.68 billion. So far 11 expressways are being built while plans are being drawn up for another 10 routes.
September 12, 2016 Read time: 1 min

Qatar is investing heavily in developing its expressway network. The country’s Public Works Authority (2559 Ashghal) has a programme of expressway construction worth a total of US$13.68 billion. So far 11 expressways are being built while plans are being drawn up for another 10 routes. Work is already underway on sections of Qatar’s New Orbital Highway and Truck Route, which will link New Hamad Port with Ras Laffan Industrial City.

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