3D Web-Based Mapping for the Faculty of Engineering – An-Najah National University
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2024
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احمد حمامري
محمد ابو لبده
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This project represents the continuation of Graduation Project 1, which proposed the construction of a bridge connecting Is'ad Al-Tufula Park to the Al-Shaka' (Batteries) Intersection on Jerusalem Street, located in the eastern region of Nablus. This area has undergone significant urban expansion in recent years, resulting in increased residential, commercial, and educational development. Consequently, vehicular and pedestrian traffic has surged,particularly at the Balata Intersection, a critical junction linking the Nablus city center with over 30 surrounding eastern villages and towns. The intersection currently experiences severe traffic congestion, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, and a lack of functional traffic control measures. Although traffic signals were installed in the past, they were later deactivated due to public interference.
Given that previous studies deemed the construction of a roundabout at the Balata Intersection unfeasible due to space limitations and high traffic volumes, the project team collaborated with engineers from the Nablus Municipality's Highway and Traffic Department to explore alternative solutions. As a result, it was agreed to implement an overpass starting at Is'ad Al-Tufula Park and extending to Jerusalem Street at the Al-Shaka' Intersection. This overpass aims to improve traffic flow by separating city center-bound traffic from vehicles coming from Balata Camp, thus alleviating congestion along this vital corridor.
The current phase of the project focuses on the structural design of the proposed bridge using reinforced concrete. The design process incorporates SAP2000 for structural analysis and AutoCAD for the generation of detailed drawings and architectural plans. The bridge is designed in compliance with structural safety standards, durability requirements, and aesthetic considerations, while also accounting for environmental and economic impacts.
Additionally, the project proposes the construction of a small roundabout beneath the overpass at Balata Intersection to help regulate local traffic and prioritize movement from Balata Camp toward Jerusalem Street. The potential implementation of a momentary pedestrian traffic signal is also being studied to enhance safety for foot traffic.
This project is contributed significantly to the infrastructure development of Nablus, offering a practical and sustainable solution to a longstanding traffic challenge and serving as a model for future urban planning initiatives in the region.