Ethiopia • Highway & Bridge Design

Detailed Engineering Design of Gambela–Abobo–Pugnido Design and Build Road Project

Detailed Engineering Design of Gambela–Abobo–Pugnido Design and Build Road Project

Detailed structural engineering design of major and minor structures, including irrigation canal crossings, for a 103 km design-and-build road project in Gambela, Ethiopia.

Scope

TACT served as structural engineering consultant to undertake the detailed design of all major and minor structures for the 103 km Gambela–Abobo–Pugnido design-and-build road project in Gambela Regional State. Since the route intersects the Alwero Irrigation Dam, the scope extended to dedicated canal crossing structures.

Approach

Analysis & Retainment

Conducted detailed structural analysis and analytical strength evaluations to determine which existing structures could be safely retained.

Milestone Reporting

Produced specialized engineering reports, including the Structure Type Selection Report and Detailed Engineering Design Report.

Outcome

Construction Drawings

Delivered complete detailed design drawings, construction drawings, and shop drawings for minor structures (slab and box culverts).

Contract Documents

Prepared complete tender packages for client approval.

Project Details

Status
Completed
Client
Ethiopian Roads Authority
Partner
Whiteknight Construction Management Consultants PLC
Duration
12 months
Completion Year
2018

Key Personnel

  • Essayas Dessalegn

    Senior Structural Engineer

  • Fitsum Abebe

    Structural Engineer

  • Dawit Gebre

    Structural Engineer and CADD Engineer