Narrative Description of Project
The Pan Arab Highway is an East – West dual carriageway of 62 km length, extending from the southeast of Beirut to the Lebanese border with Syria, forming a vital artery of the Lebanese Transportation Network with a major linking function between Lebanon and the Arab Countries. Once in operation it will enhance the national economy through two major sectors: tourism and transport of commodities. As for tourism it is a main development factor for the all-seasons tourism (Baalbeck City) in addition to the summer season tourism (Aley, Bhamdoun, Sofar, Chtaura, Zahle). As for the transportation network, it will relieve Damascus Road from the heavy traffic congestion. In both cases, safety improvements will be a major asset.
The actual project Section of this Highway starts at the end of Mdairej interchange, extends in the mountainous region, passes through Chtaura interchange, and ends at the intersection of this Highway with the existing Damascus Road at Taanayel. Its length is about 20 km. The number of lanes in each direction of this dual carriageway is 3 traffic lanes plus shoulder. This section includes 3 large dual viaducts with spans up to 44 m. and piers reaching 40 m. height, 9 different multi-span RC and PC bridges and overpasses, in addition to 7 underpasses.
Works including but not limited to the following:
Description of Actual Services Provided
The objective of the assignment was to provide technical assistance, supervision of construction, contract administration, in addition to quality, cost and time control.
The scope of works consisted mainly of:
