This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Casablanca
As part of supporting the rapid development of the Casablanca-Settat region and the improvement of safety and transport conditions on the busiest sections of the highway, the Société nationale des routes du Maroc announced the launch of two strategic projects.
Sidi Maarouf Junction
The first project aims to rehabilitate the Sidi Maarouf crossroads, while the second concerns the rehabilitation of the section connecting the Mohammedia West sub-junction to the Ain Harouda crossroads.
These projects aim to radically modify the strategic entrances to the city of Casablanca, by strengthening the connection between the economic capital and neighboring cities, and by facilitating access to vital infrastructure.
The implementation is characterized by the use of innovative solutions implemented for the first time in Morocco, in particular the implementation of multi-level developments to ensure traffic flow.
Rehabilitation of the Sidi Maarouf intersection
The Sidi Maarouf interchange, which represents a major interchange point at the southern entrance to Casablanca, will undergo a comprehensive modernization to transform it into a three-level interchange. The new design is based on the fusion of the “cloverleaf” and “turbine” patterns, which will help eliminate current intersections and improve load capacity.
The project includes the construction of eight technical installations, in addition to the extension of the ring road and the Casablanca-Berrechid highway to five lanes in each direction, in addition to the construction of new entrances.
Rehabilitation of the Ein Harouda intersection
The section linking the west of Mohammedia and the Ain Harouda crossroads is one of the busiest sections in Morocco, as it sees the passage of 120,000 vehicles daily.
To alleviate pressure on this vital stretch, a new design will be adopted that will completely separate traffic flows, eliminating current intersections and increasing capacity.
The project includes the construction of ten artistic installations, in addition to new corridors comprising eight lanes in each direction, and an elevated intersection above the Mohammedia industrial zone, as well as a new connection point between the urban highway and the The ring road, which will facilitate traffic from Casablanca to the south of the Kingdom.
Project costs and duration
The cost of the two projects is estimated at around 1.1 billion dirhams, financed through the Ministry of Equipment and Water, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the National Roads Company and the Casablanca destination. -Settat. The work is expected to last 22 months, and ADM Projet, a company specializing in technical expertise, will supervise the implementation of the two projects.
Ensuring safety during work
Considering the complexity of the projects and implementation under heavy traffic, the company developed a comprehensive security plan. This plan includes the preparation of traffic lights, the installation of temporary protection devices, the strengthening of intervention teams on the ground, in addition to the launch of continuous communication campaigns with highway users.
These two projects underline the commitment of the National Road Company to keep pace with national developments and confirm the leadership of Moroccan expertise in the design and implementation of infrastructure projects, from the planning phase to completion. to effective implementation.
