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Al Thaqafa St| Al Hussein Center|
Tunnels and Bridges| Al Hussein Public Parks
Abdoun Bridge| Dead Sea Project|
Information Technology Centers| Downtown Amman
Public and Amusement Parks |
Raghadan Central Bus
Station (RCBS) Project|
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Al Hussein Cultural Center Library:
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King Talal Square is one of the major squares in Amman. It is a commercial,
social and residential precinct. The importance of the tunnels project stems from:
1. The fact that the Square is located at one of the major intersections within Amman.
2. Serves as link between south, north and west Amman.
3. It is the point where the traffic is most congested in the capital.
In designing the project, emphasis was placed on finding the best solution
to traffic congestion by creating two intersecting tunnels, which reduced
traffic delay time from 700 seconds to 18 seconds.
The Municipality was keen on presenting the project as a work of art with esthetic elements.
The project included benches, water fountains, tiled yards, and plants and trees, in addition to the old statue, which was kept and set up in a new design.
The project stands out when lit at night.
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Youbil Intersection:
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The project lies at the intersection of Madina and Wasfi Al Tal street. It is a pilot program that GAM implemented within a plan that designated handling intersections as a priority. The project was opened in July of 2001.
Project objectives:
1. Solving the problem of traffic congestion at the intersection
2. Preserving the architectural style of the area
3. Adding esthetic value to the intersection
Improving the environment and controlling levels of pollution by reducing automobile exhaust fumes and increasing green zones
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In addition to the upper and lower tunnels.
the project contains:
1. Tiled yards
2. Trees and other landscaping plants
3. Water fountains
4. Roofed pedestrian passageways
5. Seats and benches
The project is highlighted by the ornamentation of colored ceramic tile that adorns the internal walls of the tunnel - a first in Amman -, which adds an esthetic value to it, along with the special lighting.
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Al Haramein Intersection:
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The project lies at the intersection of Medina and Mecca streets.
It is a pilot program that GAM implemented within a plan that designated handling intersections as a priority.
Project objectives:
1. Solving the problem of traffic congestion
2. Preserving the architectural character of the area
3. Adding esthetic elements to the intersection ( fountains, and other landscaping features)
The project is comprised of the following:
1. Lower tunnel of 4-lanes along Mecca St. 400m in length.
2. Upper tunnel of 4-lanes along Medina St. 400m in length.
3. Other complementary work (sidewalk lighting, walls, landscaping, fountains, ceramic tiles covering the internal walls of tunnels).
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Jordan Street
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One of the most vital streets in Amman, Jordan St. links the center of the capital with Jordan’s north, without the need to go through the congested streets in the capital, or the surrounding areas, such as Sweileh and Al Baqa’.
The Street was designed as an alternative route (an additional one too) to University St As a freeway, Jordan St. has no intersections that would hinder the smooth flow of traffic.
The possibility of avoiding having intersections on Jordan St. was due to the fact that it was easy to acquire undeveloped lands and thus create tunnels, ramps and exits.
Such is the case with the intersection at Istiqlal St, where a 4-lane tunnel was constructed under Istiqlal St in each direction, along with exit ramps.
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