PASADENA, CA: October 7, 2015 - Parsons announced that it was recently awarded a consultancy services contract for the improvement of the Shindagha Corridor in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Parsons' services will include the preliminary concept study, preliminary design, final design, tender documentation, and construction supervision.
The Shindagha Corridor improvement project consists of a new bridge connecting Bur Dubai to Deira that will serve as a gateway to Dubai, as well as an evaluation of an existing tunnel under the waterway, nearly 10 km of a new 12-lane expressway, multiple major interchanges, and various local roadway improvements throughout the historic district of Dubai.
"Parsons looks forward to working on the Shindagha Corridor. It is Dubai's largest new road and bridge project, and the historical richness of the area only adds to its significance for our customer. The project is located in the heart of Dubai, a location that stands as a vibrant testimonial of Dubai's development into a global commercial hub," said Gary Adams, Parsons Middle East Africa (MEA) President.
Parsons has been working in the MEA region for more than 60 years and has offices in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Parsons' portfolio of ongoing projects in the MEA region includes major highways, bridges, rail and transit, airports, ports, water infrastructure, plus hospitals, public schools, universities, mosques, and other public buildings.
Parsons, celebrating more than 70 years of growth in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries, is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on defense/security, industrial, and infrastructure. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. For more about Parsons, please visit www.parsons.com.
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority reserves all publication rights for the project.
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