The $12 billion Sharq crossing project will comprise three bridges interconnected by subsea tunnels.Designed by Spain’s Santiago Calatrava, the crossing includes three bridges spanning between 600 metres and 1,310 metres, linking Doha's new Hamad International airport with the city's cultural district of Katara in the north and the central business area of West Bay.
One of the most ambitious engineering projects in the region, it was expected to be capable of handling 6000 vehicles an hour and offer some relief to commuters on the Corniche, while also being an iconic attraction.
Now,the beautiful mega project is on hold and It is not clear why the project has been postponed, and whether construction will start before 2022 and be entirely delayed until after the World Cup.
Qatar has announced $140 billion worth of projects including roads, stadiums, the recently opened airport, a new port and residential and retail developments in preparation for the international tournament.
Doha and Qatar are getting ready for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Sharq Crossing mega structure could still be built after 2022.
When the project will be undertake, it will be one of the biggest mega construction in the world.
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