alexandria cornish
Executive Summary
The Alexandria Corniche Expansion Project is a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the coastal infrastructure of Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest urban area. This project addresses key urban planning challenges, including traffic congestion, especially during peak tourist seasons, and aims to improve beach accessibility while safeguarding the coastline against climate change impacts. The comprehensive plan not only expands the Corniche but also modernizes the surrounding urban infrastructure to accommodate an increasing influx of visitors.
Project Description
The Alexandria Corniche Expansion Project aims to enhance the coastal infrastructure of Alexandria by widening the Corniche to 32.5 meters and adding a 2-meter-wide central island. It will increase traffic lanes from three to five in each direction, easing congestion during peak tourist seasons. The project includes seventeen new beach access gates with restrooms and showers, a stormwater drainage system, and a vehicular overpass at Mohamed Naguib Street to alleviate traffic near Sidi Bishr Mosque. Additional features include marine protection structures, pedestrian tunnels for safe crossings, eight new traffic signals, and an integrated sewage system, ensuring modern facilities for residents and visitors alike.
Client Challenge
The primary challenge for the Alexandria Corniche Expansion Project is managing the significant increase in traffic during the summer months when tourism peaks. Additionally, the project must ensure that the expanded infrastructure effectively addresses the needs of both residents and visitors while protecting the coastal environment from climate change effects. Balancing urban development with ecological sustainability, and ensuring efficient drainage and sewage systems, are critical to the project’s success. Moreover, the client faces the task of coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing the urban landscape’s transformation to minimize disruption during construction.
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