Comprehensive Maintenance for October 6 Bridge to End Traffic Jams Caused by Expansion Joints and Asphalt Issues

The General Authority for Roads and Bridges in Egypt has announced a comprehensive maintenance plan for the October 6 Bridge, as part of the state's efforts to upgrade major roads and bridges and prevent traffic congestion. The maintenance comes in response to problems with expansion joints in several sections, as well as issues in the asphalt layers.

Bridge Expansion Joint Issues Cause Traffic Jams

Defective expansion joints and asphalt problems have increased traffic congestion for vehicles on this vital bridge, despite the construction of alternative corridors such as Gehan El-Sadat Axis, Kamal Amer Axis, and Hasballah El-Kafrawi Axis, which aim to reduce pressure on the October 6 Bridge.

Comprehensive Study to Address Technical Problems

The bridge's jurisdiction has been transferred to the General Authority for Roads and Bridges, which conducted a thorough study to identify the technical issues affecting the structure and how to resolve them. The maintenance plan includes addressing structural problems in the bridge, asphalt pavement layers, expansion joints, visibility barriers, concrete barriers, lighting, and bridge sidewalks.

Upgrading Bridge Entrances and Exits

The development will cover entrances and exits in the areas of Abdel Moneim Riad, Ghamra, Shubra, and Ramses. The October 6 Bridge extends 12 kilometers in each direction within the maintenance scope, with a width ranging from 18 to 38 meters. This section includes 44 ramps and 595 expansion joints.

Coordination with Traffic Authorities

All bridge components will be upgraded, and surface roads in downtown Cairo will be improved in coordination with the General Traffic Administration to determine maintenance operations, sections, and working hours, while providing alternative routes. Work has already begun on maintenance during night hours when traffic congestion on the bridge decreases.

Bridge Divided into Eight Sectors

The October 6 Bridge will be divided into eight main sectors, starting from Dokki and ending in Nasr City. Maintenance will use micro-surfacing technology in various sectors from Nasr City to Dokki. This technique helps treat asphalt problems and extends the bridge's lifespan at an economical cost with fast execution. Work has already begun on milling and repaving the bridge's entrance.