Road Improvements on Major Thoroughfares: RTA Accomplishes Significant Upgrades on Sheikh Zayed and Al Khail Roads to Reduce Travel Time
In a significant stride towards sustainable urban development, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently completed a traffic upgrade project that aims to improve connectivity and reduce congestion between Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Al Meydan Street. This project is part of RTA's broader strategy to manage the city's rapid urban growth and improve mobility.
The project involves several key improvements:
1. **Expanded Exit from Sheikh Zayed Road**: The exit to Al Meydan Street has been widened from one lane to two, reducing congestion and improving traffic flow at this critical intersection.
2. **Bridge Capacity Increase**: The bridge over First Al Khail Road has been expanded from three to four lanes, enhancing the capacity for vehicles traveling between Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Hadiqa Street in both directions. This change has increased the bridge's capacity by over 33%, from 4,500 to 6,000 vehicles per hour.
3. **Widened Connecting Ramps**: The ramps connecting the surface road to the bridge over First Al Khail Road have been expanded from one lane to two. This change improves access for vehicles heading towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street.
These projects are part of RTA's commitment to deliver over 75 traffic improvement projects across Dubai by 2025, as outlined in its master plan. The aim is to enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, and support the city's growth and development.
Peak travel times from the bridge have been reduced from seven minutes to four minutes, and travel times between these roads have been reduced by up to 40%. The capacity of Exit No. D69 has been doubled from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour due to the project.
This traffic upgrade project is a step towards enhancing the quality of life in Dubai, as outlined in its 2025 master plan. It is also a part of the city's comprehensive strategy for improving mobility and supporting its long-term goals for sustainable mobility.
The initiative is expected to bring about a significant improvement in the quality of life in Dubai by reducing travel times and easing traffic congestion, ultimately contributing to Dubai's long-term goals.
The traffic upgrade project, part of RTA's commitment to deliver over 75 traffic improvement projects across Dubai by 2025, is not only enhancing connectivity and reducing congestion between key roads like Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Al Meydan Street, but also supporting the city's growth in terms of finance as it is projected to generate notable savings in travel time and transportation costs. Furthermore, the increased capacity of bridges and exits across these roads aligns with RTA's broader strategy to manage the city's rapid urban growth and improve mobility, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of Dubai's infrastructure in the field of transportation and finance.
