This project is in Egypt and will cover the western area of the city, spanning 18 kilometers, including 15 stations - Line 3. Phase 3 will extend from Attaba to Kitkat, via Rod el-Farag and on to Cairo University. It will be built in three parts. Phase 3-1 was set to begin in 2011 but was delayed due to the recent uprising in Egypt. Construction will start in September 2017. This is the western branch of Line 3, this phase will connect Attaba Station with the already existing Gamal Abdel Nasser Station through 26th of July Street, it will then continue on its way onto northern of Maspero (New Station) and run under both branches of the Nile passing through Zamalek island at Zamalek Station and ending at Kit Kat Station under the Kit Kat Square. Phase 3-2 will be starting from Kit Kat Station heading towards Sudan Street (new station) then towards Imbaba to the cross point of 6 October West Wing highway (under construction) and Alexandria freight railway then ends at Rod Al-Farag Corridor Station and will have 6 new stations. Phase 3-3 will be starting from Kit Kat Station heading towards Al Tawfikiya (new station) passing through Mohandessin (Wadi Al-Nile Station, Gamaet Al-Dowal Station) then heading to Bulak Al-Dakror Station to the Cairo University Station of Line 2 where Line 2 and Line 3 will be connected to each other. Client is planning to invite bids for the main contract in second half of 2010. It had expected to invite contractors to bid in late 2009. However, the preliminary studies and preparation of tender documents have been delayed.