RTA announces new project for Al Wasl Road upgrade
According to RTA, the scope of work involves the upgradation of six intersections, comprising enhancements to one junction and the construction of five tunnels totalling 3,850m.
The street will be widened from two to three lanes in each direction, it stated.
The project is expected to reduce travel times along Al Wasl Road by 50% and increase capacity from 8,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, it added.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said: "Al Wasl Road Development Project forms part of a master plan developed by the RTA to upgrade the road network in the area, which also includes enhancements to Umm Suqeim and Al Safa Streets."
"These projects are designed with a focus on creative and aesthetic elements, incorporating dedicated pedestrian walkways, cycling tracks, boulevards, and vibrant urban public spaces that promote community interaction. The plan also features decorative landscaping and the creation of dynamic urban environments," he stated.
"The project serves a vital district that offers a broad array of modern tourism and lifestyle destinations, including beaches, luxury hotels, fine dining venues, and residential neighbourhoods, home to over one million residents," he added.
According to him, the project involves the development of Al Wasl Road from its intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to its junction with 2nd December Street, spanning a total length of 15 km. The street will be widened from two to three lanes in each direction.
It also includes the upgrade of six intersections along Al Wasl Road, specifically at Al Thanya, Al Manara, Umm Al Sheif, Umm Amara, Al Orouba, and Al Safa Streets.
This will be achieved through the construction of five tunnels with a total length of 3,850m, stated Al Tayer.
According to him, the project also includes a 750-m-long tunnel on Umm Al Sheif Street, comprising two lanes in the direction from Sheikh Zayed Road to Jumeirah Street.
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