Phase 3-1 was set to begin in 2011, led by a consortium with Orascom and Arab Contractors as the main contractors for the project; 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 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. It was delayed due to the uprising in Egypt. Construction of the western branch of Line 3 started in September 2017. This stage is set for a completion date of December 2021.