Sharq crossing

Conceived by world renowned Architect and Engineer Santiago Calatrava on behalf of the State of Qatar’s Public Works Authority Ashghal, the unique 21st century bridge-tunnel connection across Doha Bay comprises three bridges, two immersed tunnels with a total length of approx. 6 km and three cut-and-cover tunnels.
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Project description

This is one of the most iconic and prestigious bridge-tunnel connections TEC has been commissioned to work on to date, and the first ever immersed tunnel project in the Middle East region. Of particular interest is the Marine Interchange as a complex underground interchange, connecting the two immersed tunnels and the West Bay bridge. Also, the West Bay bridge will have the world’s largest arch span connecting the shore with the Marine Interchange.

Scope of work

TEC prepared the validated Concept Design (preliminary design level) of the two immersed tunnels of 3.1 and 2.8 km, the three cut-and-cover tunnels with a length of approx. 950-1250 m each connecting the bridges to the mainland and the Marine Interchange of approx. 600 m, connecting the two immersed tunnels and one of the bridges. The assignment also included the design of bridge foundations, roads, utilities, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, the integral safety concept including ventilation and the preparation of a construction schedule and budget.

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Project facts Sharq crossing

  • Client
    Calatrava Mideast LLC
  • Location
    Doha
  • In co-operation with
    HBI Haerter Ltd., Zurich (CH) and Geotechnical Consulting Group (GCG), London (UK)
  • Project duration
    2013-2014
  • Concept Phase
    Concept / preliminary design
  • Country
    Qatar
Hans de Wit - Managing Director / Senior Consultant

Hansde Wit

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