Hill International awarded infra package in Phase 1 of Saudi’s 1.4km2 MCA project – MEP MiddleEast

Hill International awarded infra package in Phase 1 of Saudi’s 1.4km2 MCA project – MEP MiddleEast

New York Stock Exchange-listed construction consultancy Hill International has been awarded a contract by the Rua Al-Madinah Holding Co to provide project management support for the advanced roadways package of the Madinah Central Area (MCA) development.

Once completed, the 1.4km2 Madinah Central Area (MCA) project aims to deliver greatly expanded retail and hospitality assets in the Municipality of Madinah. The development of MCA is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 program.

The advance infrastructure package will enable the Al Amida road to serve as an alternative to the current ring road by expanding the roadway to six lanes and upgrading the Ali Bin Abi Taleb traffic tunnel and connect Al Amida to the King Faisal ring road.

Work includes removal of existing pavement, guardrail, barriers, trees, curbs, excavation, construction of roadway, relocation of service reservation, paving, drainage, sewerage, potable water, street lighting, telecom and power networks, pavement marking and striping, installation of new guardrail and barriers, extension of existing utility ducts, backfilling and compaction, traffic detouring and management, and other construction-related work.

The project is scheduled for completion in 2023.

Commenting on the project, the regional president for the Middle East at Hill International, Abdo Kardous, said: “This initial