The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has allowed firms until 22 May to submit proposals for the Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Road development project in Riyadh. The tender covers the construction works on section A of the middle part of the road, also referred to as the Rafia Corridor.  The notice was issued in mid-February, with a previous deadline of 6 April. The project aims to improve the existing interchanges and connections to Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Road. The whole scheme covers road works stretching about 6.8 kilometres (km), including five bridges of about 5.4km in total length, five underpasses, retaining walls, a stormwater system, sewage and water networks and associated infrastructure. The project is divided into three main sections: Mecca Mukarrama Interchange  Rafia Corridor Wadi Haneefah Interchange The project is part of the RCRC’s recently announced plans to develop eight new road projects in Riyadh at an estimated cost of over $2bn. The projects form part of the second group in the Riyadh Ring Roads and Main Axes development programme. The schemes include: The northern part of the Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road development project, with a length of more than 6km. The scope includes the development of two main intersections, the construction of three bridges and a tunnel. The middle section of the Al-Thumama Road Axis development project. The scheme will cover about 10km and include the development of five main intersections and the construction of 11 bridges and five tunnels. The Imam Abdullah Bin Saud Road development project, which will stretch about 9km and include the development of four main intersections, the construction of three bridges and two tunnels. The Dirab Road development project, which will cover 9km and include the development of two main intersections and the construction of nine bridges. The Imam Muslim Road development project, which stretches 12km and includes the development of four main intersections and the construction of four bridges. The project will serve as the future extension of the Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road Axis to the south. The road network development project surrounding King Abdullah Financial Centre, with a length of 20km. This includes the development of three main intersections and the construction of 19 bridges. The construction of a bridge at the intersection of King Salman Road in the east with Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road in the north. The first package of engineering modifications for crowded sites in Riyadh, the scope of which includes improving traffic congestion during peak times. In August last year, the RCRC confirmed that it had awarded four contracts worth $3.46bn as part of the first phase of the programme to develop the city’s road network. The RCRC said the first phase will develop the axis of the main and ring roads to improve traffic movement in the city. Other major projects by the RCRC include Riyadh Metro, Riyadh Art, Sports Boulevard, King Salman International Park and the Green Riyadh project.   For registration as a supplier in The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC): https://projectsuppliers.net/en/approvals/royal-commission-riyadh-city-rcrc (ICE RIYADH)

Fonte notizia: Meed