UAE- Five pedestrian bridges approved in Sharjah

Date

2/28/2016 3:21:08 AM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

In line with the vision of His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and under the directives of Sharjah Urban Planning Council's Chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi the Sharjah Urban Planning Council (SUPC) approved designs of five pedestrian bridges which will be built in five different areas in the Emirate of Sharjah in collaboration with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority.

The approval of the five pedestrian separation structures is part of the efforts made by the SUPC to improve the service efficiency and quality of life in the emirate of Sharjah to develop a more sustainable infrastructure for residents and visitors and to add more reasons to make Sharjah as an ideal place to live in for existing and future generations.

The five pedestrian bridges will be constructed in many lively and major areas in the emirate of Sharjah including King Faisal Road King Abdulaziz Street Al Ittihad Road and Al Taawun Road. The bridges will be provided with elevators and shaded walkways to ensure accessibility for elders and people with special needs and safe crossing for all people.

In his statement on the occasion Shaikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Chairman of the Sharjah Urban Planning Council said: "We are consistently striving to support and develop projects that help provide quality service to citizens residents and visitors in the emirate of Sharjah. Developing projects of this kind is a top priority for the SUPC as such structures will complement the attractive architectural landscape and the fully functional infrastructure in the emirate and will respond to the needs and aspiration of people and communities. The purpose of the pedestrian bridges is to improve pedestrian safety at major intersections and main roads in the city of Sharjah".

By building the pedestrian bridges the Sharjah Urban Planning Council aims to improve the safety measures encourage the main road users to use footbridges and to ensure a safe crossing for children elders and people with special needs without risking accidents.

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