Intelligent pedestrian tunnels serve visitors to the Prophet's mosque

Hamed Al-Dhahiri – Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah

The new pedestrian tunnels established by the Madinah Development Authority (MADA) finally came into operation to allow residents of neighboring districts 39; easily reach the central northern region. And to preserve the safety of the King Faisal Road (first ring) at the Prophet's Mosque as part of the overall development plan of the Central Region, which is supported and led by Prince Faisal bin Salman, Governor of Madinah Region . 03] The two underground tunnels with the two numbers (2 and 3) of a length of 125 meters each include 4 electric lifts for housing for the elderly and with special needs. The design is designed to serve most age groups and their needs so that they can reach the exit leading to the north-central without the need to cross the vehicle road in the central area surrounding the mosque. Prophet.

Lighting systems and audio systems, security surveillance system with surveillance cameras to ensure pedestrian traffic in tunnels and aesthetics of two-way entrances and exits with metal structures and traffic signs glass.

Located in the central area surrounding the tunnels of the Prophet's Mosque, connecting the Peace Corps Tunnel to the south-west of the Prophet's Mosque and the Awali Pedestrian Tunnel to the southeast of the Prophet's Mosque. in the central region To ensure a safe and appropriate passage for worshipers and visitors who wish to go to the Prophet's mosque.