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Dubai: 5 tunnels, 3 lanes in new Al Wasl project to cut travel time by half
A new project to expand Al Wasl road by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will cut travel time for commuters by half. The RTA has announced an integrated project to develop Al Wasl Road, extending 15 km, as part of a comprehensive plan that includes the development of Umm Suqeim and Al Safa Streets.
The project will upgrade six intersections through the construction of five tunnels totaling over 3,850 meters in length and widening the road to three lanes in each direction. The development of Al Wasl Street will extend from intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to its intersection with 2nd of December Street.
The expansion of Al Wasl Road will increase the capacity to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. The project will add a creative and aesthetic element to the area through pedestrian walkways, a bicycle path, boulevards, and urban spaces.
The project serves a vital area with numerous modern tourist facilities, including beaches, hotels, luxury restaurants, and residential areas, home to more than one million people. The project contributes to facilitating the movement of residents and visitors, enhancing the quality of life, and raising the level of traffic safety.
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The project will cut down travel time by half, according to Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority said.
Tayer added, "The Al Wasl Road development project is part of an integrated plan to develop the road network in the area, including Umm Suqeim and Al Safa Streets, while adding creative and aesthetic elements through the development of pedestrian and bicycle paths, squares, and urban spaces, while enhancing the biosphere and landscaping. The project serves an area boasting modern tourist facilities such as beaches, hotels, restaurants, and residential areas, with an estimated population of more than one million."
