Latest news with #UmmSuqeimStreetDevelopmentProject
What's On
a day ago
- Automotive
- What's On
Al Barsha road closures for major upgrades
If you regularly commute through Al Barsha South, you'll want to take note, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has closed the entry and exit points to the area from Umm Suqeim Street. The temporary closure is part of the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project, which is currently over 70% complete. The RTA confirmed that diversions are in place until the works at the intersection wrap up, although a final reopening date hasn't been announced yet. In the meantime, motorists are advised to plan ahead, avoid peak hours, and follow signage for alternate routes. Here are the alternative roads you can use: Street 31, next to ENOC Petrol Station Dubai Science Complex Exit Al Hadaeq Street Hessa Street The closure comes as part of a wider Dh332 million upgrade to the Umm Suqeim Al Qudra corridor, a 16km stretch that runs from Jumeirah Street to Emirates Road. When complete, the revamp will include an 800 meter tunnel with four lanes in each direction, six upgraded intersections, four new bridges, and three tunnels with a combined length of over 4km. Also worth noting for those navigating the city Also worth noting for those navigating the city: the RTA has rolled out a new traffic diversion near Dubai Harbour. The reroute affects vehicles heading towards Dubai Harbour via King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street, with traffic now redirected through Al Marsa Street, Al Khayay Street, and Al Naseem Street before rejoining King Salman Street. The change comes as part of ongoing bridge construction works aimed at easing congestion around the popular waterfront hotspot. So yes, a bit of a detour now, but a smoother drive awaits in the near future. Stay safe, plan ahead, and keep it moving, Dubai. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Dubai's RTA opens new tunnel, reduces travel time to 3.8 minutes
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a new 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction, designed to significantly improve traffic flow along Umm Suqeim Street. The tunnel forms a key part of the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project, which runs from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the junction with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The upgraded road network is expected to benefit more than one million residents across several major communities, including Al Barsha South 1, 2, and 3, Dubai Hills, Arjan, and Dubai Science Park. "The project enhances connectivity between four strategic corridors in Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. It increases the capacity of Umm Suqeim Street to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, improves traffic flow, and reduces travel time between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road by 61% from 9.7 minutes to 3.8 minutes," said Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at RTA. Al Tayer also noted that RTA employed advanced smart technologies throughout the project. Drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) were used to collect and analyse construction data in real time, enhancing decision-making, boosting site efficiency, and reducing field survey time by 60%. "Additionally, time-lapse imaging was employed to continuously track construction progress, increasing monitoring efficiency by 40%," he said. The current development builds on earlier phases of the project. In 2013, RTA completed Phase I, which covered the section from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road. This phase included the construction of two bridges, each comprising three lanes in both directions, the first crossing the eastern street parallel to Al Asayel Street, and the second crossing the western street parallel to First Al Khail Road. The phase also included the development of two signalised intersections at the intersections of Umm Suqeim Street with Al Asayel Street and First Al Khail Road, in addition to three pedestrian bridges along Umm Suqeim Street to ensure safe crossing between Al Quoz and Al Barsha areas. In 2020, RTA also completed a 500-metre bridge at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street and the entrance to Dubai Hills and Al Barsha South, as part of infrastructure upgrades for Dubai Hills Mall. This bridge features four lanes in each direction and handles up to 16,000 vehicles per hour-matching the capacity of the newly opened tunnel. WAM
Time Out Dubai
3 days ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
New RTA 800-metre tunnel in Dubai to make traffic smoother for 1 million people
A new 800-metre tunnel is set to improve Dubai traffic for more than one million people across some of the city's most popular neighbourhoods. The latest completed Roads and Transport Authority project has improved connectivity between Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. Part of the ongoing Umm Suqeim Street development, the new RTA tunnel boosts the street's road capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. The 800-metre-long underpass has been built at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street with Al Barsha South Street, near Kings' School. A signalised surface-level intersection has also been constructed. The new tunnel reduces travel time between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road by 61 percent from 9.7 minutes to 3.8 minutes. It serves several residential and development communities in Dubai, which have a combined population exceeding one million people. These areas include Al Barsha South 1, 2 and 3, Dubai Hills, Arjan and Dubai Science Park. (Credit: Dubai Media Office) Overall, the Umm Suqeim Street development project is considered one of the most important strategic projects for developing transverse east-west roads to enhance connectivity with vertical north-south roads. The full project is part of a comprehensive RTA plan to develop the 16km-long Umm Suqeim-Al Qudra corridor, which extends from the intersection with Jumeirah Street to the intersection with Emirates Road. RTA has used the latest smart technologies to monitor progress on the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project. Drones were used to analyse construction data using artificial intelligence, enhancing operational efficiency on-site, accelerating decision-making and providing real-time accurate information. These technologies allowed for on-site presence to be doubled and reduced the duration of field surveys by 60 percent, making the whole process more efficient. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said: 'The Umm Suqeim Street Development Project extends from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, covering a distance of 4.6 km. 'The works included upgrading the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street with Al Barsha South Street, near Kings' School, where an 800-metre-long underpass with four lanes in each direction was constructed, in addition to a signalised surface-level intersection.' More news in Dubai Dubai's 4-day work week is ending soon — here's what's changing There are only a few weeks left The next UAE public holiday is in one month Here's what you need to know Dubai is going cashless: This is what it means for you Say goodbye to coins and notes
Hi Dubai
3 days ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
RTA Opens 800-Metre Tunnel on Umm Suqeim Street, Enhancing Connectivity and Cutting Travel Time by 61%
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction as part of the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project. The tunnel runs between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and is designed to significantly improve traffic flow, reducing travel time between key roads by 61%. This strategic project raises Umm Suqeim Street's capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and serves over one million residents in nearby communities including Dubai Hills, Arjan, and Al Barsha South. It also improves connectivity between four major corridors: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, highlighted the tunnel's role in completing a larger 16-km east–west corridor development from Jumeirah Street to Emirates Road, a priority in RTA's infrastructure strategy. The project incorporated cutting-edge smart technologies such as AI-powered drone surveillance and time-lapse imaging to improve on-site efficiency by 40% and reduce field survey times by 60%. RTA previously completed two other major phases of the Umm Suqeim corridor: one in 2013, featuring new bridges and pedestrian crossings; and another in 2020 to support Dubai Hills Mall, including a 500-metre bridge with four lanes in each direction. The new tunnel represents a major milestone in Dubai's efforts to stay ahead of mobility demands as the city continues to grow. News Source: Dubai Media Office
ARN News Center
4 days ago
- Business
- ARN News Center
New 4-lane underpass to cut travel time between Dubai's key roads by 61%
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened an 800-metre four-lane underpass that will cut travel time between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Al Khail roads by 61 per cent, dropping from 9.7 minutes to 3.8 minutes. It's part of the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project that aims to enhance connectivity between four strategic corridors - Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. Making the announcement on Sunday, Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said the underpass will "increase the capacity of Umm Suqeim Street to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and improve traffic flow". It will also "serve several residential and development areas, including Al Barsha South 1, 2, and 3, Dubai Hills, Arjan, and Dubai Science Park, home to a population of over one million". Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority opens an 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction, as part of the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project, which extends from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The project… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 3, 2025 Al Taye added that 'the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project extends from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road, covering a distance of 4.6 km". It also "included upgrading the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street with Al Barsha South Street, near Kings' School and "a signalised surface-level intersection". He added that the 'completed project is part of a comprehensive plan to develop the Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra corridor, which extends from the intersection with Jumeirah Street to the intersection with Emirates Road, spanning a total of 16 km". It is "considered one of the most important strategic projects for developing transverse east–west roads to enhance connectivity with vertical north–south roads". Deploying smart tech The RTA used drones to analyse construction data using artificial intelligence, enhancing operational efficiency on-site, accelerating decision-making, and providing real-time, highly accurate information. These technologies also doubled on-site presence, reduced the duration of field surveys by 60 per cent, and improved overall monitoring. Additionally, time-lapse imaging was employed to continuously track construction progress, increasing monitoring efficiency by 40 per cent.
