Dakhla demolishes iconic city gate as part of major urban upgrade
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A two-arched gate, long considered a landmark at the northern entrance of Dakhla, has been demolished. Videos shared by local news outlets show a bulldozer tearing down the gate located on Al Walae Street on Thursday evening.
The demolition of this iconic arch is part of ongoing renovation works aimed at upgrading Al Walae Street, along with other important areas of the city, according to local media reports.
Al Walae Street, where the arch once stood, is set to be expanded to alleviate traffic congestion on this vital road that connects Dakhla to surrounding provinces. Additionally, several green spaces will be created along the street, adding a distinctive charm to the city's entrance, local sources write.
Back in April, Le360 reported that the facelift of Al Walae Boulevard includes roadworks budgeted at 282 million MAD, as well as the installation of public lighting costing 69 million MAD.
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