The Doha Corniche development works are about 95% complete and progressing in full swing. The walkways and three tunnels will be soon opened for pedestrians and cyclists, local Arabic daily Arrayah reported Wednesday.
Al Dafna Tunnel, Corniche Station Tunnel and West Bay Station Tunnel are the ones to be opened to enhance the movement of pedestrians and connect the paths with the neighbouring places.
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Outdoor area of a tunnel
The new tunnels are equipped with escalators and elevators for the elderly and people with disabilities. Bicycle paths enhance movement between the Corniche and Al Bidda Park, Theatre Park and Hassad Tower.
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An interior view of a tunnel which is fast nearing completion
The tunnels also have a rainwater drainage network, firefighting systems, and green areas extending to the entrances from the sea side. The tunnels are spacious to accommodate a large number of pedestrians.
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Dedicated cycle path in a tunnel
The Doha Corniche development project, implemented by the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places, also features for each tunnel two cafes with outdoor seating, directly overlooking the sea.
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Stairs and escalator of a tunnel
The Dafna Square project, opposite the Dafna Tunnel, contains two cafes, each with an internal area of 20sqm and 48sqm external courtyard.
The Corniche Square across the Corniche tunnel has two coffee shops, each with an internal area of 46sqm and 49sqm, respectively and 95sqm for the external courtyard.
Al Bidaa Square, opposite Al-Bidaa Tunnel, has two cafes with an internal area of 20sqm and outdoor yard of 48sqm.
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The tunnels will have dedicated paths, inside and outside, for cyclists
