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Describe two specific hazards that drivers faced on the Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road before its renovation.
Describe two specific hazards that drivers faced on the Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road before its renovation.
Before, drivers faced hazards such as a one-way road with no markers, the risk of falling rocks, and wild animals on the road.
Explain why the lack of cell service on the pre-renovation Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road was a significant problem in emergency situations?
Explain why the lack of cell service on the pre-renovation Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road was a significant problem in emergency situations?
The lack of cell service meant that drivers could not call for help in case of accidents or other emergencies, increasing the risk of severe consequences.
What measures were implemented to address the rockfall hazard on the Suez-Sinai Mountainous Road?
What measures were implemented to address the rockfall hazard on the Suez-Sinai Mountainous Road?
The mountains were covered with fences designed to catch falling rocks, preventing them from reaching the road.
List three specific improvements made during the renovation of the Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road.
List three specific improvements made during the renovation of the Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road.
What was the state of emergency services on the road before the renovation?
What was the state of emergency services on the road before the renovation?
Besides safety, what other kinds of amenities were added to the Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road during its renovation?
Besides safety, what other kinds of amenities were added to the Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road during its renovation?
What issue did Al Sahiliya face prior to the road renovation, and how did the renovation address it?
What issue did Al Sahiliya face prior to the road renovation, and how did the renovation address it?
How has the accident rate changed on the Suez-Sinai Mountainous Road post-renovation?
How has the accident rate changed on the Suez-Sinai Mountainous Road post-renovation?
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Old Sinai-Suez Road
Old Sinai-Suez Road
Before renovation, the Sinai-Suez road was a dangerous single lane with no safety measures.
Safety Deficiencies
Safety Deficiencies
Previously, the road lacked essential safety measures, such as radars, ambulances, and emergency outlets.
Rockfall Hazard
Rockfall Hazard
Falling rocks were a frequent hazard on the old Sinai-Suez road due to the mountainous terrain with no protection.
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Encounters
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No Cell Service
No Cell Service
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Renovation Time
Renovation Time
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New Road Features
New Road Features
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Improved Safety
Improved Safety
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Study Notes
- The Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road was in terrible condition before renovation.
- The road was a single lane with no markers.
- Trucks would unexpectedly appear, and rocks would fall from the mountains.
- There were no police or ambulance outlets available.
- There were no radars in place.
- A rock crashed into a gasoline truck.
- The fire department lacked outlets, and there were no cities in the mountains.
- Obtaining water was difficult.
- There were wild animals on the road, such as deer, dogs, and cats.
- The Police investigated a driver for 5 hours after they accidentally hit a deer, suspecting they killed someone and issued a 1K EGP fine.
- It was difficult to reach emergency services due to the lack of cell service.
- Ambulances, police cars, and firetrucks would crash without a trace and there would be around 5 accidents.
- Al Sahiliya was fenced off from the road to prevent rocks from crashing into it.
- The only route was via an alternative road.
- Truck drivers would drive at speeds of 200 mph.
- The Egyptian Government listened to requests and fixed the road in under 9 months.
- Lanes, street lights, radars, and street signs were added.
- One of the best theme parks, Wonderpark, is located on that road.
- The government built cities in the mountains.
- Fences were erected to prevent rocks from crashing onto the road.
- The Suez-Sinai Mountainous road is now considered one of the best in the world.
- Malls, petrol stations, theme parks like Wonderpark, cities, and a hospital are now present.
- All these improvements occurred in 9 months.
- There have been no accidents since the renovation.
- There are no more animals on the roads.
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The Sinai-Suez Mountainous Road was dangerous due to disrepair, lack of services, and wildlife. Accidents were common due to falling rocks, unexpected trucks and lack of emergency services. The road lacked cell service, police, and ambulance outlets.