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Time Out Dubai
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
RTA opens new pedestrian bridge on Sheikh Rashid Street
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has opened a brand new bridge that will serve more than 22,000 people daily. The bicycle and pedestrian bridge can be found on Sheikh Rashid Street, connecting Al Mankhool and Al Jafilya. It is part of the RTA's ongoing efforts to make Dubai one of the safest cities in the world. The new 91-metre bridge allows pedestrians to safely cross one of the emirate's busiest roads. Pedestrians will be able to use the bridge to connect to nearby public bus stations, residential areas and commercial zones due to its strategic location. ضمن حرصنا المستمر لتعزيز السلامة المرورية ودعم التنمية المستدامة في الإمارة، افتتحت #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات جسراً جديداً للمشاة والدراجات على شارع الشيخ راشد، لخدمة أكثر من 22 ألف شخص يومياً، بتصميم مستوحى من قصة دبي البحرية، ومجهز بالكامل لتلبية احتياجات الجميع، بما فيهم أصحاب… — RTA (@rta_dubai) May 13, 2025 The bridge has been designed with accessibility in mind, with elevators on both sides to allow everyone to be able to use it. The structure of the bridge pays homage to Dubai's extensive maritime heritage with diving and commercial vessels decorating the final design. News of the new pedestrian bridge comes after all works on one of the city's biggest traffic projects was completed on the Bur Dubai side. The Shindagha Corridor Project opened the fifth and final bridge as part of the Sheikh Rashid-Al Mina Street Interchange Improvement Project on Sunday May 11. Stretching from the Al Garhoud Bridge towards Port Rashid all the way to the Infinity Bridge and Waterfront Souk, traffic flow is expected to be much smoother from now. If your daily commute uses the route, then you're in luck, as the RTA has stated the works have reduced travel time from 80 to 12 minutes. More Dubai news Driving in Dubai? Here's what you must know about Salik tolls And how it can cost you Major Dubai road project cuts travel time from 80 to 12 minutes The final phase has been completed Planning a trip? Every UAE long weekend to look forward to in 2025 The key dates to know
Time Out Dubai
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan reviews RTA plans to complete 57 major road projects by 2027
Tired of Dubai traffic? You're not alone. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has pledged to complete 57 major road projects in the city in the next two years in a bid to cut down journey times. According to the latest plans reviewed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the RTA will construct 115 bridges, tunnels and 226km of roads by 2027. There will be 11 major road corridors constructed in the emirate as part of the transport authority's 2025 – 2027 plan. This will include eight vertical corridors and three new routes. You may like: Major traffic improvement projects coming soon to Dubai you need to know about One of the biggest projects in the plans is already well underway, as phase one Umm Suqeim-Al Qudra Corridor is 50 percent complete. This project, which will span 16km, will construct bridges and tunnels as well as upgrading four key junctions, which will see travel time reduced from 46 minutes to just 11. The Hessa Street road project is a major one in Dubai (Credit: RTA) The ongoing upgrade at Hessa Street is approximately 60 percent complete overall. This one will comprise of 9,000 metres of bridges which will double the number of vehicles per hour capable of travelling on the road from 4,000 to 8,000 and bring travel times down from 30 minutes to just seven minutes. Expected to benefit around 640,000 residents, there will be a 13.5km cycling and e-scooter track that will connect Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills. Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews progress of key strategic road corridors, projects timeline through 2027 — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 4, 2025 Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed progress on the Dhs1.5 billion Al Fay Street Corridor Project which will serve Al Khail Road and run from its junction with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, up to the intersection with Emirates Road. This project will see 12,900 metres of roadway, five major intersections and 13,500 metres of bridges constructed. It'll benefit around 600,000 residents and have capacity for about 64,400 vehicles per hour. Salik have toll gates stationed in different parts of Dubai (Credit: CanvaPro) Plans were also reviewed for one of the country's busiest roads – Sheikh Zayed Road. Currently serving about 2.5 million people, a number of traffic solutions have been introduced to cut traffic in the first part of 2025. The city's new dynamic Salik toll gate and dynamic parking tariffs have been credited with reducing congestion on the road. The new Salik rates have been credited with a nine percent decline in traffic volume and a four percent increase in public transport use. And the new dynamic parking tariffs have led to a just over two percent reduction in traffic volume and a boost of public transport by one percent. It comes after a meeting between 50 government and private sector entities which discussed the ongoing programmes aimed at improving traffic flow in Dubai. More Dubai news You can now enjoy even more bubbly-paired meals on Emirates Business Class Plus, 18 new dishes to try 40,000 feet up in the air RTA unveils major changes to 14 Dubai bus routes Here's how your journey could be impacted Dubai to close all landfills by 2027 The city is changing
Time Out Dubai
02-05-2025
- Time Out Dubai
New bus route changes: RTA shares 14 changes to Dubai bus routes
Major changes to 14 Dubai bus routes have now come into effect. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) announced new bus route changes, including a new intercity Sharjah bus route. Departing from the newly opened Stadium Bus Station in Dubai, the new E308 bus route will take passengers to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. The new intercity Dubai to Sharjah bus route will start on Friday May 3, and is priced at just Dhs12 for a one-way ticket. The new bus route will provide an extra option for commuters between the two neighbouring emirates. RTA is launching a new intercity bus service, Route E308, connecting Stadium Bus Station in Dubai to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah, effective 2 May 2025. The fare for a one-way journey is set at AED 12. Effective from 2 May, RTA will implement enhancements to several bus… — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 28, 2025 RTA changes 14 Dubai bus routes The RTA also announced that changes to 14 bus routes across the emirate would come into force on Friday May 2. Services will be rerouted and offer commuters a smoother, more efficient and comfortable commuting experience, according to the transport authority. Route 17 will now terminate at Baniyas Square Metro Station instead of Al Sabkha Bus Station. Route 24 has been re-routed within the Al Nahda 1 area. Route 44 will be re-routed from Al Rebat Street to serve Dubai Festival City. Route 56 has been extended to reach DWC Staff Village. Routes 66 & 67 will now stop at Al Ruwayah Farm area. On the Route 32C, there will now be less services between Al Jafiliya Bus Station and Al Satwa Bus Station. Passengers travelling to Al Satwa may use Route F27 for continued service. The bus stop has been moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 2 on Route C26. Route E16 will now terminate at Union Bus Station instead of Al Sabkha Bus Station. The section between Al Satwa Roundabout and Al Wasl Park has been curtailed on Route F12. Instead, the route will now be re-routed via Kuwait Street. A Bus stop has been relocated from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 2 on Route F27 Route F47 has been re-routed within Jebel Ali Industrial Area. Route F54 has been extended to serve the new JAFZA South labour camp. The bus stop on Route X92 has been moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 1. Adel Shakeri, director of planning and business development at RTA's public transport agency said that expanding the public bus network and linking it with other transit modes was important. He added: 'Enhancing intermodal connectivity is central to positioning public transport as the preferred choice for mobility across the emirate.' Looking for things to do in Dubai? 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list 50 free things to do in Dubai Feeling the pinch? Enter free things to do Here's how to eat at 10 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Early bird dinners, lunch specials and more
Time Out Dubai
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out Dubai
RTA opens new Jumeirah Street Bridge as part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has opened a game-changing new bridge as part of a major transport project. A new Jumeirah Street Bridge has opened which will significantly reduce journey times and improve traffic flow in the surrounding area. The newly opened bridge is part of the fourth phase of the Dhs3 billion Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The bridge extends 4.8 kilometres from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. It features two lanes and can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour across a distance of 985 metres in the direction of the Infinity Bridge. Journey times have been significantly reduced on the road by a whopping 67 percent – from 12 minutes down to four minutes. To improve traffic flow in the area, #RTA has opened a major bridge facilitating movement from Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street towards Infinity Bridge. The new two-lane bridge, measuring 985 metres in length, can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. This development is… — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 19, 2025 The bridge provides reduced travel times for motorists by allowing uninterrupted traffic flow without the need to stop at traffic signals. Phase four of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement will also include five additional bridges totalling 3.1 kilometres in length and will be capable of accommodating up to 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. This section of the long-running transport project will cover 4.8 kilometres of road enhancements, along with upgrades to key surface intersections on Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Street. There will also be two pedestrian bridges coming soon as part of the plans. One bridge will be on Sheikh Rashid Road and another on Al Mina Street. Later in 2025 we can expect a 780-metre three-lane bridge to connect Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. Once operational, it will support up to 4,800 vehicles per hour. In other Dubai news Dubai's Mall of the Emirates to undergo huge expansion — here's what to expect You're going to see some big changes A second headliner has been announced for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix It was written In The Stars Inside Etihad Rail: This is what it's like to travel on UAE's new train Spoiler alert: we're impressed
What's On
17-04-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
Electric buses may soon be part of our RTA bus network
The RTA is trialling electric buses with a pilot operation… The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) may soon be introducing a new vehicle to the public transport network – the electric bus. A recent pilot operation launched by the authority involves a new electric bus on route F13, a feeder bus service between Al Quoz Bus Depot and the Dubai Mall Metro Bus Stop. This bus service starts at Al Quoz Bus Depot before going through key destinations including Burj Khalifa, The Palace Downtown Hotel, and Dubai Fountain, and terminates at the Dubai Mall Metro Bus Stop (South). The features of the electric bus include a majority of smart systems that will support the driver for a smoother, safer ride. A high-definition camera and screens that replace traditional mirrors, and a transparent display that projects essential driving information onto the front windscreen to support driver awareness, to name a few. Other features include a world-class air conditioning system and batteries with 470 kWh of storage, the largest of any electric bus previously tested in RTA's fleet. When fully charged, the 12-metre-long bus can travel up to 370km and has a total capacity of 76 passengers, including 41 seats and space for 35 standing. Do we need electric buses? The answer to this question comes from the benefits of using environmentally efficient transport systems. Electric buses will produce less emissions, adding another advantage to the already sustainable aspect of using public transport. These smart, eco-friendly systems will push the city one step closer to the goal of zero emission mobility by 2050. The RTA is already taking big strides in attempts to expand and encourage the usage of public transport in the city, a way also to ease the perennial traffic problem of Dubai. Some of the new transport systems being announced or introduced, in addition to a massive expansion of the Metro network, include the Rail Bus, Bus-on-Demand, the Etihad Rail, Sky Pods and flying taxis. Read more here. @rta_dubai Images: Socials/Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
