Enhancing King Abdulaziz Rd: A Commuter-Heavy Sharjah Street

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Enhancing Sharjah Mobility - The King Abdulaziz
Road
Completing the King Abdulaziz Road in Sharjah was
a significant project aimed at improving
transportation infrastructure in the area.
Sharjah General Contracting Company (SGCC) was
selected as the main contractor for the project,
which included the building of two underpasses, a
double-deck bridge, and a 550m-long
viaduct. Overview of the Project The double-deck
bridge, spanning 1.8km, was a significant feat of
engineering and design, requiring precision and
attention to detail. The flying saucer junction,
with its 12 modified signalized junctions,
maximized ease of movement on the road. The
project was completed on time and within budget,
with the help of over 232 units of Al Marwan's
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well-maintained fleet of heavy construction
equipment operated by 500 tenured operators.

• Double-Deck Bridge
• The construction of the double-deck bridge was a
  challenging task that required exceptional
  engineering and design skills. The SGCC team
  hired the Al Marwan rental fleet to overcome the
  challenge, delivering outstanding results. The
  bridge spans 1.8 km, making it one of the longest
  bridges of its kind in Sharjah. The section
  required several Kobelco crawler cranes, as well
  as mobile cranes for the fitting of bridge
  substructure. Using technologically advanced
  machines, Al Marwan was able to complete this
  phase of the project effectively.
• Flying Saucer Junction
• The flying saucer junction is a unique feature of
  the King Abdulaziz Road project. It consists of
  12 modified signalized junctions. SGCC, with the
  help of Al Marwan, was able to deliver a modern,
  efficient, and safe roadway

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system that has significantly improved traffic
flow and accessibility in the area. Al Marwans
conventional and long-boom excavators were fitted
with standard buckets in varying size for the
construction of the junctions. Including Toku and
Jisung jackhammers for the breaking apart of
existing blocks. 3. Viaduct and Underpasses In
addition to the double-deck bridge and flying
saucer junction, the project also involved the
construction of a 550 m-long viaduct and two
underpasses. Utilizing a fleet of shoring
equipment and the latest trenching solutions,
the Al Marwan team was able to complete these
structures to the highest standard, ensuring
that the road network is both safe and efficient
for motorists. Summary The success of the
project was due to supplying state of the art,
specialized equipment that could get the job done
with minimal disruption to the surrounding
environment. As Nahhas, the project manager
noted, "Al Marwan played a crucial role in the
success of this project. Their advanced machines
and tenured operators were instrumental in
ensuring that we delivered a safe, efficient,
and modern roadway system to the people of the
UAE. We are extremely satisfied with their
performance, and we would not hesitate to work
with them again in the future."
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The King Abdulaziz Road project is a testament to
Al Marwan's expertise and commitment to
delivering high-quality construction services to
its clients.