Explanation of Draft Scheme of The Project for Upgrading of Kukum Highway Ministry of Infrastructure Development JICA Preparatory Survey Team Objectives of JICA Preparatory Survey 1. To survey the project site conditions 2. To propose the components of the project 3. To design the project component works and estimate the project cost 4. To propose the project implementation plan 5. To submit the report to the both governments for the decision of the project implementation with grant aid assistance of the government of Japan (The draft scheme of the project explained today will be discussed with JICA HQ then draft final report including outline design will be prepared and submitted to MID in August 2014.) 1
Major Problems of Kukum Highway Fishing Village Market High Priority and Measures High Priority To repair seriously damaged section of Kukum Highway To mitigate traffic congestion in the city center section Measures To reconstruct pavement To install roadside ditches and repair cross drains To take countermeasures against traffic congestion around the Central Market To improve City Council Roundabout To widen New Mataniko Bridge (2 lane to 4 lane) To replace Old Mataniko Bridge (1 lane to 2 lane) 2
Proposed Work Components of the Project 1. Upgrading of Kukum Highway (between City Council Roundabout and around Fishing Village Market) 2. Countermeasures against Traffic Congestion around the Central Market 3. Improvement of City Council Roundabout 4. Widening of New Mataniko Bridge 5. Replacement of Old Mataniko Bridge 1. Upgrading of Kukum Highway Central Market PROPOSED PROJECT SECTION OF KUKUM HIGHWAY Fishing Village Market City Council Roundabout New Mataniko Bridge 2+500 Old Mataniko Bridge Proposed Major Works: Reconstruction of pavement Installation of ditches and repair of cross drains Sea side Proposed Typical Cross Section Mountain side Installation of sidewalks, median and bus bays Installation of road markings Repair of broken street lights 3
Major Cause of Traffic Congestion around the Central Market Chaotic bus stoppings occupy the carriageway which disturb throughtraffic Frequent road crossings of pedestrians which disturb throughtraffic and endanger pedestrians 2. Countermeasure against Traffic Congestion around the Central Market 1. To relocate and improve/widen bus bays: 2 lane bus bay for White River bound (8 berths) and KG & Kolaridge bound (8 berths) 2. To install a wide crosswalk: with a traffic control officer 3. To re open underpass: furnish lighting, cleaning and a security guard every daytime. Gate is closed nighttime. 4. To install barrier fence Central along median: to prevent free road crossing Market Improvement of Bus Stop (to KG VI, Kolaridge) Fence Re open of Underpass Crosswalk 4
3. Improvement of City Council Roundabout To increase lanes of ring road (2 to 3) To provide left turn lane for E to A To reduce connected roads (5 to 3) To utilize land of MID B MID C A City Council MID E Catholic Church D 4. Widening of New Mataniko Bridge Existing New Mataniko Bridge (2 lane steel girder bridge) Proposal: Construction of additional 2 lane steel girder bridge at upstream side 5
5. Replacement of Old Mataniko Bridge CL 1100 4535 1100 440 3300 100 Existing Old Mataniko Bridge (1 lane wooden deck bailey bridge) (Bridge will be closed during the construction) Proposal: Replacement of Old Mataniko Bridge with 2 lane steel girder bridge Supplemental Explanation Interview Survey at the Central Market The Survey Team interviewed to 308 pedestrians and 153 drivers regarding the road crossing facility: Q1: How do you think about existing road crossing facility for pedestrians around the Central Market? 89% of pedestrians and 97% of drivers selected the choice of some road crossing facilities should be provided. Need to change No need to change Other 97% 3% 89% 10% 1% 6
Q2: What is desired improvement of the underpass to be used? Q3: If barrier fence is installed all along median, do you use the underpass with improvement of the underpass? 60% of respondents selected the choice of provide policeman always to use the underpass. 91% of respondents selected the choice of if underpass will be improved, I will use the underpass. Provide policeman always Installation of lights Cleaning everyday Installation of shops Other Yes No Other 91% 9% 59% 28% 4% 8% 63% 2% 18% 13% 4% 91% 8% 1% Q4: Which type of road crossing facility is desired around the Central Market? Q5: Where is desired location to crossing facility which is selected above? More than 70% of respondents selected the choice of crosswalk with traffic signal or policeman as the desired facility. 50% of respondents selected the choice of around the Central Market as the desired location to install the road crossing facility. Crosswalk with traffic light signal Crosswalk with policeman Underpass Crosswalk (Marking only) Other Central Market City Council Hyundai Mall Other 52% 18% 24% 7% 1% 44% 44% 10% 2% 58% 25% 8% 6% 3% 53% 26% 17% 4% 0% 50% 100% 7
Q6: What do you think about installation of barrier fence along median with installation of road crossing facility? 93% of pedestrians and 79% of drivers selected the choice of the fence should be installed. And the main reason is for safety. Should be installed Should not be installed 79% 21% 93% 7% Q7: What improvement do you want around the Central Market? 36% of pedestrians selected the choice of Widening of bus passenger waiting space and 23% of them select Safety measures. 29% of drivers selected the choice of Car parking space and 23% of them select Mitigation of traffic congestion. Widening of bus passenger waiting space Safety measures Car parking space Mitigation of traffic congestion Widening of Sidewalk 22% 17% 29% 23% 7% 1% Pedestri an 36% 23% 17% 11% 9% 4% 8
Concept of Bus Bay Improvement/Widening Bus Stop Lane Bus Passing Lane Carriageway Carriageway Median, Fence Plan Median, Fence Carriageway Mount Up Bus Passing Lane Cross Section Bus Stop Lane Sidewalk Vura Junction Improvement Scheme (draft) 9
Major Undertakings to be taken by the Governments Solomon Islands Environmental and social consideration (EIA, Land acquisition and compensation) Provision of temporary yards for works Utility relocation from construction area Provision of aggregate and soil sources Provision of disposal area Operation and maintenance Japan Detailed design Construction Construction supervision Thank you 10