Roads & Highways
<p><strong><span style="color:#2f5aa6"><span style="font-size:20px">“Pathways to Progress, Bridges to Brilliance: AEC Highways & Bridges – Engineering the Future, Connecting Communities.”</span></span></strong></p>
<h4><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#e67e22">“Highways & Bridges Team” </span></span></h4>
<p>The Highways and Bridges division at AEC has a proven track record of successfully delivering a diverse range of projects, spanning from roadway designs to expansive interchanges across the UAE. Our approach is customized for each project, as we collaborate closely with clients to provide tailored services, including design drawings, budgeting, and material estimates. We excel in meeting critical milestones and ensuring that the completed projects not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations.</p>
<p>AEC's bridge team is particularly adept at analyzing and designing a wide spectrum of structures, from pedestrian bridges to complex multi-level interchange systems. Our expertise extends to the design of long-span prestressed concrete cast-in-place box girders, prestressed concrete segmental box girders, AASHTO girder bridges, underpasses, box culverts, retaining walls, and water crossing bridges. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we bring visionary solutions to every aspect of highways and bridges development.</p>
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<h4><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#e67e22">“Approved RTA Consultant”</span></span></h4>
<p>The Highways team is on the approved list with the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai. AEC is approved by the Roads Department to undertake Roads Consultancy for Roads and Bridges to a construction value of <strong>AED 300,000,000</strong>. Our team is fully aware of the RTA Roads Department process and requirements to obtain the necessary NOC approvals for our Clients.<br />
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<h4><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#e67e22">“Comprehensive Knowledge”</span></span></h4>
<p>Our Highways team has cultivated an in-depth understanding of intricate road networks, empowering us to adeptly identify challenges and implement targeted highway mitigation measures, strategically minimizing traffic congestion.</p>
<p>In the realm of bridge engineering, our Bridges team boasts a wealth of knowledge that spans from conceptualization to meticulous design. Armed with cutting-edge tools, we deliver sophisticated, cost-effective solutions that align seamlessly with our clients' objectives, ensuring optimal functionality and long-term value.</p>
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<h4><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#e67e22">“"Elevating Expectations, Delivering Excellence."”</span></span></h4>
<p>The successful execution of major projects necessitates a cohesive team of professionals working collaboratively with clients, demonstrating the capability to meet project targets promptly, within budget, and to the expected quality standards. AEC has a proven track record of close collaboration with clients and regulatory authorities such as the RTA, ADM, and many others. This collaborative approach allows us to optimize and expedite delivery schedules, effectively fulfilling our clients' objectives. We firmly believe that this experience positions AEC as the preferred partner for delivering projects that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the GCC.</p>
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<span style="font-size:20px"><strong><span style="color:#e67e22">Expertise and Services</span></strong></span></p>
<p>Our team presently provides clients with an extensive array of services leveraging the skill set of our Highways and Bridges team.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#3498db"> </span></span><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#2f5aa6">Highway & Road Engineering</span></span></strong></p>
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<td style="width:695px"><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#2980b9"> </span><span style="color:#2f5aa6">Bridges Engineering</span></span></strong></td>
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<li>Highways and Interchanges Design.</li>
<li>Conceptual Alignment Studies.</li>
<li>Earthwork Quantities and Site Grading.</li>
<li>Geometric Design / Review including Horizontal & Vertical Alignments Profile, Spot Levels, and Cross Sections.</li>
<li>Structural Pavement Design.</li>
<li>Road Signage and Pavements Marking Design.</li>
<li>Traffic Diversion Plans.</li>
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<li>Bridge Analysis and Design.</li>
<li>Independent Analysis.</li>
<li>Load Rating and Permit Vehicle Analysis.</li>
<li>Rehabilitation, Retrofit, and Strengthening.</li>
<li>Seismic Analysis and Retro fit.</li>
<li>Tunnel Engineering and Design.</li>
<li>Retaining Wall Design.</li>
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<p><span style="font-size:20px"><strong><span style="color:#e67e22">Projects</span></strong></span></p>
<p>A selection of the project experiences are set out below:<br />
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<p><span style="color:#2f5aa6"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Project 1: Etihad Rail - Package 2D & 2F2</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color:#e67e22"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Client: Etihad Rail</strong></span></span></p>
<p>The Etihad Rail project stands as a groundbreaking initiative, not only for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but for the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. As the first freight rail network of its kind in the area, Etihad Rail promises to revolutionize transportation and logistics, connecting the Northern Emirates to Abu Dhabi with multiple intermediate stops. With studies underway to extend its reach to Saudi Arabia's proposed freight railway, Etihad Rail is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the region's transportation landscape. Our work for Etihad Rail includes:</p>
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<p><strong>Package 2F2:</strong></p>
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<li>Developing Road Design for E611.</li>
<li>Design NOCs for all relevant authorities.</li>
<li>Temporary traffic diversions.</li>
<li>Preparing BoQs for roads and utilities and value engineering.</li>
<li>Develop BIM models for E611 relating to roads and utilities networks.</li>
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<p><strong>Package 2D:</strong></p>
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<li>Roads & Interchanges Design for Fourteen (14) Locations.</li>
<li>Utilities Protection, Relocation and Diversion.</li>
<li>Temporary Traffic Diversion</li>
<li>Stakeholder and NOCs Approvals (Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah).</li>
<li>Develop BIM Models for all designed Interchanges and Utilities</li>
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<p><span style="color:#2f5aa6"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Project 2: Route 2020 Dubai Metro Red Line</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color:#e67e22"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Client: Roads & Transport Authority</strong></span></span><br />
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<p>AEC was commissioned to develop a Metro Link between the existing Dubai Metro Red Line at Nakheel and Harbour Station and the Expo 2020 site near Al Maktoum International Airport. The connection is 14km of track of which 11km is elevated and 3km is underground. Once developed the Metro Link will provide seven stations.<br />
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<p><strong>Key Services:</strong></p>
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<li>Redesign the roads network along the tram alignment.</li>
<li>Develop the integration of the proposed metro stations with the surrounding road networks and public transit systems.</li>
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<p><span style="color:#2f5aa6"><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Project 3: Deira Islands A and B </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#e67e22"><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Client: Nakheel</span></strong></span><br />
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<p>AEC was commissioned for a development that comprises the construction of four islands (A, B, C & D) off the coast of Dubai. The total land mass is approximately 1,500 hectares that would enable a population of approximately 400,000 to inhabit the islands.</p>
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<strong>Key Services:</strong></p>
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<li>Prepare Concept & Detailed Design for Roads and Utilities.</li>
<li>Design approvals, NOCs and permits from all relevant authorities.</li>
<li>Cost Consultancy, Tendering Services, and Construction Supervision.</li>
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<p><img alt="" src="http://www.aqleh.com/images/service/desc/Deira-Islands-master-image_1600682889.jpg" style="height:400px; width:100%" /></p>
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<p><span style="color:#2f5aa6"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Project 4: Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City - District 1</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color:#e67e22"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Client: Meydan Sobha</strong></span></span><br />
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<p>AEC was commissioned to develop District 1 Infrastructure Networks. The project is part of Mohammad Bin Rashid City located to the East of Al Khail Road / Meydan Road Interchange. It will be a mixed-use development on a site area of 400 hectares and comprise of four phases.</p>
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<strong>Key Services:</strong></p>
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<li>Prepare Concept and Detailed Design for Roads and Utilities.</li>
<li>Design NOCs and permits from all relevant authorities.</li>
<li>Cost Consultancy, Tendering Services, and Construction Supervision.</li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="color:#2f5aa6">Project 5: Ten Bridges at Abu Al Abyadh Island</span><br />
<span style="color:#e67e22">Client: Ministry of Presidential Affairs</span></span></strong><br />
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<p>AEC was commissioned by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs to design 10 Bridge Crossing over man-made water canals within Al Abyadh Island Abu Dhabi to provide the connectivity between both sides of the canal. Each has an average span of 50-150m and widths of 10-12m.</p>
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<strong>Key Services:</strong></p>
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<li>Detailed Design for Bridges.</li>
<li>Detailed Design of Associated Road works and Street Lighting Network.</li>
<li>Coordination with Authority and Stakeholders.</li>
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<span style="color:#e67e22"><span style="font-size:20px"><strong>Project Experience</strong></span></span></p>
<p>Below are further projects undertaken by our Highways and Bridges Team.</p>
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<td style="width:602px">RTA R910</td>
<td style="width:339px">RTA</td>
<td style="width:174px">100 Million</td>
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<td style="width:602px">Al Sufouh Tram</td>
<td style="width:339px">RTA</td>
<td style="width:174px">180 Million</td>
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<td style="width:602px">Meydan Heights Villas</td>
<td style="width:339px">Meydan</td>
<td style="width:174px">100 Million</td>
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<td style="width:602px">Meydan Racecourse Villa</td>
<td style="width:339px">Meydan</td>
<td style="width:174px">32 Million</td>
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<td style="width:602px">Meydan Diamond Business Park</td>
<td style="width:339px">Meydan</td>
<td style="width:174px">102 Million</td>
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<td style="width:602px">Modification of Jumeirah Beach Walk</td>
<td style="width:339px">Meraas</td>
<td style="width:174px">7.5 Million</td>
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<td style="width:602px">MBR City - District 11</td>
<td style="width:339px">Meydan </td>
<td style="width:174px">480 Million</td>
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