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Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Dubai RTA announces partial closure of Al Ittihad Road in both directions on June 1
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a partial closure of Al Ittihad Road in both directions on Sunday, June a. The closure will affect three out of five lanes between Dubai and Sharjah, from 12 midnight until 10am, due to scheduled road works.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: New access from MBZ Road to Al Warqa to cut travel time to 3.5 minutes
A new entry and exit point to Al Warqa area from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is set to open next week, which will reduce travel time from 20 minutes to just 3.5 minutes. The new additions will increase road capacity by 5,000 vehicles per hour. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the completion of the entry and exit points on Thursday, May 29. The RTA had announced the project in October 2024. The new entry and exit points will slash travel time by a staggering 80%. The distance of key trips will also be cut significantly, from to only 1.5km. See the map below: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Meanwhile, the Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project aimed at easing congestion and reducing travel time between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is nearing completion. The project, which is being developed at a cost of Dh332 million, will include an 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction. Traffic improvement works The RTA has also completed traffic improvement works on Street 13 in Al Warqa 1, which will particularly benefit residents and schoolgoers. These upgrades are part of a broader internal road development initiative spanning approximately 8km, designed to streamline traffic flow. Upgrades are also underway in Al Warqa 3 and 4, where internal roadworks include paving, pedestrian walkways, parking spaces, and more than 23km of cycling tracks aimed at encouraging alternative modes of transport. In Al Warqa 1, the next phase will see the conversion of roundabouts into signalised intersections equipped with smart traffic lights. This change is projected to boost traffic efficiency by up to 30%, with completion expected by the end of the year. New parking spaces RTA has already implemented enhancements around key educational institutions in Al Warqa 4, including the School of Research Science and GEMS Royal Dubai School. These include 150 new parking spaces and improved access points, which have reduced congestion in school zones by an estimated 35% to 50%. Further developments have been completed to support the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment project in Al Warqa 4, which features 136 new residential villas. Works included pedestrian and vehicle access infrastructure, pavements, and an integrated lighting system. A dedicated 7.4km cycling track was also constructed to promote recreational and practical cycling.
The National
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- The National
All phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on Bur Dubai side completed
The final bridge being constructed as part of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project was inaugurated today, completing all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai. This means the traffic will now flow uninterrupted from Al Garhoud Bridge to Port Rashid through Infinity Bridge and extending to the Waterfront Market. The bridge was opened by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday, state news agency Wam reported. The overall project has cut traffic along the Al Shindagha corridor, reducing travel time from 80 minutes to 12 minutes. The journey from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge now takes five minutes, while travelling from Infinity Bridge to Al Mina Street and Al Wasl Road at the 2nd December Street intersection also takes five minutes, according to the RTA. Spanning 13km, the corridor benefits one million residents and major developments, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront and Port Rashid. The project, covering Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, covers 15 intersections, 18km of bridges and tunnels, and can handle an increase of 6,400 to 24,000 vehicles an hour. Journey time has been reduced from 104 minutes to 16 minutes. Officials estimate and economic benefit of Dh45 billion over 20 years. The final bridge at the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection can accommodate 19,400 vehicles an hour. Two pedestrian bridges are included in the plan. The Falcon Intersection, at Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Mina Street, consists of three bridges and a tunnel that can accommodate 28,800 vehicles per hour. Major bridges along Al Khaleej Street and a tunnel for left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street are included in the project. The Infinity Bridge spans 295 metres and provides 12 lanes with a capacity of 24,000 vehicles an hour. It also features a three-metre-wide cycling track and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for safe vessel passage. The double-deck route extends from Infinity Bridge to Deira along Al Corniche Street, offering six lanes in each direction. The route connects to Al Khaleej Street and integrates surface roads with signalised intersections. Five bridges have been constructed to provide direct access to Dubai Islands, with a total capacity of 20,700 vehicles an hour. Currently 30 per cent complete, the 1,650-metre tunnel will connect Infinity Bridge in Deira to Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, providing three lanes in each direction with a capacity of 12,000 vehicles an hour. The RTA has launched a project to provide direct access to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai. The new bridge will span 1,425 metres over Dubai Creek, with four lanes in each direction, a pedestrian and cycling path, and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for vessel passage. The authority is leading a comprehensive road-building strategy to help ensure Dubai's infrastructure can keep pace with continued population growth. Dubai's population passed 3.5 million in 2022 and now stands at more than 3.9 million. Dubai Government is set to invest heavily in infrastructure in the years ahead as it sets its sights on growing its population to 5.8 million by 2040. In October, Dubai unveiled its largest government budget for 2025-2027, with spending of Dh272 billion. In 2025, expenditure is set at Dh86.26 billion, with 46 per cent to be spent on infrastructure, including roads, bridges, transport systems and renewable energy centres, as well as the Al Maktoum Airport development. In January, a 300-metre bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to the Mall of the Emirates was opened to ease traffic levels in one of the busiest districts of the emirate. The bridge provides direct access to the mall and aims to cut travel times in half, the RTA said at the time.
Trade Arabia
11-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
RTA completes Al Shindagha Corridor Project in Bur Dubai
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the fifth and final bridge of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project, marking the completion of all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai. The RTA said in a statement that the completed project ensures uninterrupted traffic flow from Al Garhoud Bridge towards Port Rashid, via Infinity Bridge, and onward to the Waterfront Market, and vice versa. The completed phases have reduced travel time along the corridor from 80 minutes to just 12 minutes. Traffic now moves seamlessly from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge in just five minutes. Similarly, the trip from Infinity Bridge towards Al Mina Street and onto Al Wasl Road at its intersection with 2nd December Street now takes five minutes, said the statement. The RTA is also progressing with Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project, which extends from the end of Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street. The 1,650-m tunnel will have three lanes in each. In parallel, the RTA has commenced construction of entry and exit points for Dubai Islands in the area between Infinity Bridge and Port Rashid redevelopment area. Serving one million residents Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said the project, spanning 13 km across key roads and involving 15 intersections and 18 km of bridges and tunnels, serves Deira and Bur Dubai, as well as major developments like Dubai Islands and Port Rashid, benefiting an estimated one million residents. Al Tayer f said: 'The corridor serves Deira and Bur Dubai, as well as several major development projects, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, and Port Rashid. The total population served by the project is estimated at one million. The corridor's development facilitates free-flowing traffic along the entire route, increasing capacity from 6,400 vehicles per hour to 24,000 vehicles per hour. It will also reduce travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030, while enhancing road safety. The projected economic benefit from reduced travel time is valued at AED 45 billion over 20 years.' Sheikh Rashid Road- Al Mina Street Intersection The RTA has recently inaugurated the final bridge of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project, comprising the construction of five bridges, with a total length of 3.1 km and a combined traffic capacity of approximately 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. Completed phases The RTA has completed several key intersection upgrades along Al Shindagha Corridor in recent years. These included the opening of the intersection between Sheikh Rashid Road and Oud Metha Street and constructing a 700-m-long bridge comprising three lanes extending from Oud Metha Street (near Latifa Hospital) in the direction of Sheikh Rashid Road. It also included the development of the intersection between Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, which involved the construction of two bridges along Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, each with two lanes in both directions; a single-lane bridge connecting Za'abeel Street to Sheikh Rashid Road; and a tunnel along Sheikh Rashid Road leading to the intersection with Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street, featuring four lanes in each direction. Falcon Intersection The RTA has completed the intersection of Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Mina Street (Falcon Intersection), involving the construction of three bridges and a tunnel, with a total length of 2,575 m and a combined traffic capacity of 28,800 vehicles per hour. The works included two major bridges along Al Khaleej Street, the first extending 750 m in the northbound direction, and the second 1,075 m southbound, each offering six lanes in both directions, with a total capacity of 24,000 vehicles per hour. Additionally, the project included the construction of a one-lane bridge to accommodate right-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Khaleej Street. This bridge spans 250 m and supports a capacity of 1,600 vehicles per hour. A two-lane tunnel was also constructed to serve left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street, measuring 500 metres in length and handling up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. Infinity Bridge The RTA has also completed the Infinity Bridge, a landmark structure that stands out for its iconic and innovative design, adding a distinctive feature to Dubai's urban landscape. The bridge is crowned by a signature arch in the shape of the infinity symbol, rising 42 m above the deck. Spanning 295 m in length, the bridge accommodates 12 lanes, in addition to a 3-m-wide dedicated cycling track. It has a total capacity of 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and stands 15.5 m above sea level. A 75-m-wide navigation channel beneath the bridge allows for the safe passage of various types of vessels into Dubai Creek. The construction of the architectural arch alone required 2,400 tonnes of steel. Double-deck route The double-deck route serves as an extension of Infinity Bridge, offering a seamless traffic flow from Bur Dubai across the bridge towards Deira along Al Corniche Street, adjacent to Deira Wharfage. It comprises six lanes in each direction, extending over 1,700 m. The route integrates with Al Khaleej Street to the north and includes the construction of surface roads with two lanes in each direction. Dubai Islands Access from Deira Side The project also included the construction of five bridges providing direct entry and exit points to Dubai Islands at the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Street. The total length of the bridges and associated ramps is 2,571 m, with a combined capacity of approximately 20,700 vehicles per hour. Under construction The Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project has reached approximately 30% completion. The tunnel extends from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, with a total length of 1,650 m. It comprises three lanes in each direction and is designed to accommodate up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Once complete, the tunnel will ensure smooth, free-flowing traffic between Infinity Bridge and Deira in both directions. The project will serve several key areas, including Abu Hail, Al Wuheida, and Al Mamzar, in addition to major developments such as Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, the Waterfront Market, and Al Hamriya Port. Dubai Islands access from Bur Dubai The RTA has recently commenced work on a new project to provide direct access to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai side. The project involves the construction of a bridge spanning Dubai Creek, located between Infinity Bridge and Port Rashid redevelopment area. Consisting of four lanes in each direction, the bridge will extend approximately 1,425 m with a total capacity of 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Rising 18.5 m above the water level of Dubai Creek, the bridge includes a 75-m-wide navigation channel, allowing the safe passage of various types of vessels -TradeArabiaNews Service.
