The Ministry of Construction and Housing-State Commission for Roads and Bridges of the Republic of Iraq - Japan International Cooperation Agency Loan (JICA) for the purpose of designing and constructing the Samawah Bridges and Road Construction Projects. AASHAR United is responsible for design and construction of three bridges; Samawah North Bridge, Mahdi Bridge and Hilal Bridge with their approaches. The main structural concept is to focus on the use of the Precast Concrete panel with pre-stressed beam and column. The design approach is to emphasize on the practicality and the functionality of the bridges blended with modern architecture elements without disturbing the integrity of the bridge structure. The Mahdi and Hilal bridges are the focal points and landmarks for the surrounding area so their design reflects this status. These bridges designed to give a significant impact not just to the local architecture but to the society as they redevelop the nation. In the past, the existing site dids not contain any bridges despite the need to connect the two areas. In a joint venture with DAAR Engineering Company of USA, our subsidiary Burj Al Emaar was awarded the contract to build the project as main contractor of three bridges and their respective approaches over the Euphrates River in Al-Muthanna Governorate. Project details include:

• Samawa North Bridge is 242m length (800 ft.) consists of 7 spans (16m width/span). Four concrete spans with 25m length/span, and three steel spans with 45m/span and 54m/span. Steel girders used are 145m length and they are among the longest used in Iraq which are manufactured by a Canadian Firm. Project includes four architectural towers 35m height with a date palm shape to represent architectural style of the city. This bridge connects main road between Samawa and Diwanyia and it is the main enterance of city of Samawa.
• Hilal Bridge and Mahdi Bridge are 192m length each (630 ft.). consists of 8 spans (12m width/span). These two bridges connect Samawa City Center with Hilal and Mahdi Provences respectively.

The construction of these bridges will alleviate traffic jam in Samawah City and will help avoiding the catastrophic situation during the flooding season by replacing the floating pontoon bridge in Hilal City and causeway in Mahdi area. In addition, it will improve regional economy; agricultural transportation as well as the humanitarian situation of people living at the area. A touch of modern architectural elements is emphasized at these bridges, set to become a landmark to the modern city of Al-Muthanna Governorate, the proposed modern bridge design will not only add significance to local architecture but will also inspire the society in its quest to redevelop the nation. Currently Mahdi Bridge and Hilal Bridge are open to public, Samawa North Bridge planned to be opened in June 2016.

New design and construction of Rumaytha Entrance Overpass includes preparation of all designs, traffic studies, surveys, preliminary design of construction, diversion road, implementation an integrated road for New Rumaytha Entrance connects between the intersection and the old road inside Rumaytha City. Deliver and install 42 concrete pre-cast piles 30 * 30 cm for each pier and a total of eight piers of the bridge, and the implementation of pile caps and columns and walls of the main approaches.Work also includes deliver and install in-house pre-cast pre-stressed girders 20 m long and 85 cm high with total of 19 girders for each span, asphalt works, implementation of main roads and service roads, aqueduct service culverts, sewer, and storm water, and furnishing. Bridge opened to public in 2010.

New design and construction of Barbooti Bridge. New construction of new bridge across Euphrates River North of Samawah City with total budget of $8 million which opens a new city entrance from north. It connects Samawah City neighborhoods directly with the new North entrance.

Bridge consists of 5 spans, 4 spans are concrete 25 m length, and one steel span 54 m length, concrete girders are pre-stressed pre-cast girders 25 m length and 1.2 m height, steel girders are 54 m length and 2 m height. Approach roads are 720 m length both sides. Retaining walls used are MSC walls (metal stud crete) dimensions are 1.4 m * 3 m pre-cast concrete panels. Bridge opened to public in November 2015.

• Replace and cast damaged span in Al Khidhir Bridge (12.5x70) m.
• Al Shuhadaa Steel Structure Bridge to construct last span for Al Shuhadaa Steel Bridge.
• Al Khidhir Bridge - First & Second Stage.
• Al Khidhir Bridge Retaining Wall and Pavement
• Al Rumaytha South Bridge - Design and Construction.
• Al Rumaytha North Bridge Design and Construction.
• Al Swiar - Attawah Bridge - New Design and Construction.