Ashghal installs 60km vehicle restraint system on Al Shamal Road

Doha, Qatar: In response to the evolving demands of road traffic and vehicle dynamics, the Public Works Authority Ashghal has successfully installed...

Doha, Qatar: In response to the evolving demands of road traffic and vehicle dynamics, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has successfully installed 60 kilometers of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) on Al Shamal Road.

This marks an imperative milestone in Ashghal’s continuous efforts to safeguard drivers who traverse this vital expressway daily and reduce the frequency and severity of road accidents. VRS barriers serve as a critical safety mechanism on highways and major roads. designed to absorb and manage the energy of crashes, they keep vehicles within roadways, play an essential role in enhancing road safety, and reduce the severity of accidents.

Eng. Abdulla Alyafei - Head of Highways Operation & Maintenance Section commented: “As comprehensive safety measures to reduce the risks associated with high-speed travel become more and more important, our goal is to have the rail barriers system operational over the entire 100-kilometer stretch of the Northern Road by the end of 2024.

Qatar continues to witness rapid economic growth and urban development which puts a pressure on the road network and infrastructure. At Ashghal’s Assets Affairs, we ensure to adopt and apply best industry practices and innovation in transportation safety technologies.