Monthly Progress Report No. 2

The project aims to improve road connectivity and safety in the region. The project is divided into seven segments, each with its own project description, value, and timeline. Project 01, WJA-Wadi Al Jeer-Al Sawahira Al Sharqiya Road (Segment A), is a 2.7 km two-lane arterial road located in Area C. The project began on May 26, 2013, and has a contractual period of performance of 210 calendar days. As of June 30, 2013, the actual percentage of completion is 13.1%, which is below the planned percentage of 18.1%. Project 02, WJB-Wadi Al Jeer-Al Sawahira Al Sharqiya Road (Segment B), is a 1 km two-lane arterial road located in Area C. The project began on June 4, 2013, and has a contractual period of performance of 150 calendar days. As of June 30, 2013, the actual percentage of completion is 12.6%, which is below the planned percentage of 16.9%. Project 03, SSC-Al Sawahira Al Sharqiya-Sheikh Sa'ed Road (Segment C), is a 1.3 km two-lane road located in Area B. The project began on May 28, 2013, and has a contractual period of performance of 180 calendar days. As of June 30, 2013, the actual percentage of completion is 12.5%, which is below the planned percentage of 30.3%. Project 04, WNV-Wadi Al Nar Road (Segment V), is a 1 km two-lane regional road located in Area B. The project began on May 21, 2013, and has a contractual period of performance of 150 calendar days. As of June 30, 2013, the actual percentage of completion is 11.7%, which is below the planned percentage of 17.1%. Project 05, QAL-Qalandiya-Jabaa Road Safety Enhancement, is a 1.4 km three-lane arterial road located in Area C. The project began on June 30, 2013, and has a contractual period of performance of 120 calendar days. As of June 30, 2013, the actual percentage of completion is 3.8%, which is below the planned percentage of 51.1%. Project 06, THR-Al Thirwa Schools Road and Roads Retaining Structures, is a 1.7 km road located in Areas A and B. The project began on June 7, 2013, and has a contractual period of performance of 180 calendar days. As of June 30, 2013, the actual percentage of completion is 8.1%, which is below the planned percentage of 20.9%. Project 07, HEB-Milling and Overlay of Hebron Internal Roads, is a 21.2 km internal road located in Area A. The project began on June 10, 2013, and has a contractual period of performance of 210 calendar days. As of June 30, 2013, the actual percentage of completion is 8.7%, which is below the planned percentage of 30.3%. During the reporting period, no Notices of Unsafe Condition (NUC's) were issued. However, one accident was reported on June 1, 2013, at Project 04-WNV, where one vehicle ran into another, causing minor damage. The issue was resolved by Al-Obeidiya municipality representatives. Traffic control measures were coordinated with DCL for projects located in Area C and with local police departments and municipalities for detours located in Areas A and B.