Qatar's Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has announced plans to construct 15 pedestrian flyovers in Doha and its suburbs as part of its infrastructure development strategy, said a report.

The Qatar Cabinet had given its nod earlier this month to a draft decision by the MME to establish a committee that will oversee the implementation of different stages of the pedestrian bridges project, reported the Gulf Times.

The committee will be charged with following up on the work carried out by the company implementing the project. It will also operate the bridges and ensure that the construction is progressing within the set timeframe and is compatible with the designs, stated the report.

The available services on pedestrian flyovers would include shops, restaurants, ATMs, toilets and other related services. They  will also be equipped with escalators and lifts to benefit the elderly and physically challenged.

The MME source said the design of the pedestrian flyovers has taken into consideration the technical development in construction and would employ the most sophisticated technologies to ensure user convenience.

Besides, the design would take into consideration the cultural and urban nature of the surrounding area, it added.