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Filipino Times
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Filipino Times
Dubai's Umm Suqeim road upgrade 70% complete, aims to cut travel time
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 70% of the Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project has been completed. The road extends from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and is part of a larger 16-kilometer corridor plan. The project aims to improve traffic flow across several areas where more than one million people live, including Dubai Hills, Al Barsha South, Arjan, and Dubai Science Park. It is designed to handle up to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. The ongoing works include an 800-meter tunnel with four lanes each way and a surface-level signalized intersection near Kings' School in Al Barsha South. The changes are expected to reduce travel time between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road by 61%. RTA Director General Mattar Al Tayer said the project connects four key roads in Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. It is one of the key east-west routes that supports Dubai's rapid growth. Al Tayer also highlighted the use of smart technologies on-site, including drones and artificial intelligence. These tools help monitor progress, improve accuracy, and speed up decision-making. Earlier phases of the project included building bridges and pedestrian crossings between Al Quoz and Al Barsha. A separate bridge near Dubai Hills Mall was opened in 2020, providing better access to the area. H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at #RTA mentioned that Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra Corridor Improvement Project is one of RTA's key strategic transverse (east-west) traffic corridors, designed to enhance integration with vertical… — RTA (@rta_dubai) May 25, 2025
Hi Dubai
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
RTA Completes 70% of Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of 70% of the Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project, a key infrastructure upgrade spanning from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. This milestone was shared by Mattar Al Tayer, RTA's Director General and Chairman, during an on-site inspection of the ongoing works. The project forms part of a larger master plan to enhance the Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra corridor, which extends 16 km from Jumeirah Street to Emirates Road and serves over one million residents across several vital residential and development areas. The current phase covers 4.6 km, including the construction of an 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction near the Umm Suqeim–Al Barsha South intersection. Al Tayer highlighted that the corridor is one of RTA's strategic east-west traffic routes, designed to integrate with major north-south roads such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. The project is expected to boost capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour both ways and reduce travel times between key junctions by 61%, from nearly 10 minutes to under 4 minutes. In addition to infrastructure enhancements, the RTA has deployed smart technologies, including drones and artificial intelligence, to monitor construction progress and improve efficiency. These technologies have doubled field presence, cut survey time by 60%, and increased overall project monitoring effectiveness by 40%. Earlier phases of the project include bridge constructions completed in 2013 and 2020, which significantly enhanced traffic flow and connectivity around Dubai Hills and Al Barsha South. The ongoing improvements align with Dubai's broader urban expansion goals and commitment to upgrading its road network for a growing population. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Gulf Today
25-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Dubai completes 70% of Umm Suqeim Street improvement project
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the completion of 70% of Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project, extending from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The project is part of a master development plan for Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra corridor, which runs from Jumeirah Street to Emirates Road, spanning 16 km in total. It serves several residential and development areas with a population exceeding one million residents. Al Tayer made these remarks during a site tour to inspect progress on the project, which is being implemented in line with the leadership's directives to enhance road infrastructure, and support Dubai's ongoing urban expansion and population growth, ultimately aiming to improve traffic flow and mobility across the city. During the tour, Al Tayer was briefed on the completed phases of Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project, which spans 4.6 km from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The works include the development of Umm Suqeim–Al Barsha South intersection, near Kings' School, featuring the construction of an 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction along Umm Suqeim Street, in addition to a signalised surface-level intersection. Al Tayer added: 'Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra Corridor Improvement Project is one of RTA's key strategic transverse (east-west) traffic corridors, designed to enhance integration with vertical (north-south) road corridors. The project complements RTA's efforts to improve connectivity between four major arterial roads in Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. It is designed to increase the corridor's capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, improve traffic flow, and reduce travel time between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road by 61% from 9.7 minutes to just 3.8 minutes. The corridor serves several major residential and development zones, including Al Barsha South 1, 2, and 3, Dubai Hills, Arjan, and Dubai Science Park, with a total population exceeding one million residents.' Smart Technology Al Tayer was also briefed on the deployment of smart technologies for monitoring road projects across the emirate. Drones are being utilised to capture and analyse project progress data, with artificial intelligence employed to track construction milestones and performance indicators. This integrated approach has enhanced operational efficiency on-site, accelerated decision-making processes, and enabled the provision of real-time, high-precision data. The adoption of these technologies has also resulted in 100% increase in field presence and 60% reduction in the time required for site surveys. In parallel, time-lapse imaging systems are being used to continuously monitor construction activities, contributing to 40% improvement in overall project monitoring efficiency. Completed Projects In 2013, RTA completed Phase I of Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project, which covered the section between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The works included the construction of two bridges, each featuring 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 Street. The project also included two signalised intersections at Umm Suqeim Street's junctions with Al Asayel Street and First Al Khail Street, along with three pedestrian bridges to facilitate safe crossing between Al Quoz and Al Barsha. In 2020, as part of the bridges and roads development project for Dubai Hills Mall, RTA opened a main bridge along Umm Suqeim Street at the intersection with the entrance to Dubai Hills and Al Barsha South. The 500-metre bridge has four lanes in each direction and a capacity of 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
Dubai Eye
25-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Dubai achieves 70% progress on road project linking major corridors
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of 70 per cent of the Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project, which extends from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the junction with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The development is part of a broader master plan for the Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra corridor, a 16 km stretch connecting Jumeirah Street to Emirates Road. This corridor serves several key residential and development zones with a combined population of over one million. The update was shared by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at the RTA, during a site inspection to review progress and ensure alignment with Dubai's infrastructure strategy. The initiative supports Dubai's urban expansion goals by easing traffic congestion and enhancing road mobility. The current phase of the project spans 4.6 km, with major works including a revamped Umm Suqeim–Al Barsha South intersection near Kings' School, construction of an 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction, and a signalised surface-level intersection to improve traffic flow. When complete, the corridor will connect four major arterial roads - Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road - and accommodate up to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Travel time between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is expected to be reduced by 61 per cent, from 9.7 minutes to 3.8 minutes. Integration with Smart Technology The RTA is also deploying smart technologies to enhance project delivery. Drones are used to capture and analyse construction progress, while artificial intelligence tracks milestones and performance indicators, and time-lapse imaging systems provide continuous visual monitoring. These tools have led to a 100 per cent increase in on-site visibility, a 60 per cent reduction in survey time, and a 40 per cent improvement in overall monitoring efficiency. Completed Milestones Phase I (2013): Covered the section between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, featuring two major bridges and three pedestrian crossings between Al Quoz and Al Barsha. 2020: A 500-metre bridge was opened at the Dubai Hills–Al Barsha South intersection, offering four lanes in each direction and serving 16,000 vehicles per hour. The Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra Corridor is one of the RTA's key east-west traffic arteries, designed to seamlessly integrate with Dubai's north-south road network and support future growth.
TAG 91.1
25-05-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
Dubai achieves 70% progress on road project linking major corridors
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of 70 per cent of the Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project, which extends from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the junction with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The development is part of a broader master plan for the Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra corridor, a 16 km stretch connecting Jumeirah Street to Emirates Road. This corridor serves several key residential and development zones with a combined population of over one million. The update was shared by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at the RTA, during a site inspection to review progress and ensure alignment with Dubai's infrastructure strategy. The initiative supports Dubai's urban expansion goals by easing traffic congestion and enhancing road mobility. The current phase of the project spans 4.6 km, with major works including a revamped Umm Suqeim–Al Barsha South intersection near Kings' School, construction of an 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction, and a signalised surface-level intersection to improve traffic flow. When complete, the corridor will connect four major arterial roads - Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road - and accommodate up to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Travel time between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is expected to be reduced by 61 per cent, from 9.7 minutes to 3.8 minutes. Integration with Smart Technology The RTA is also deploying smart technologies to enhance project delivery. Drones are used to capture and analyse construction progress, while artificial intelligence tracks milestones and performance indicators, and time-lapse imaging systems provide continuous visual monitoring. These tools have led to a 100 per cent increase in on-site visibility, a 60 per cent reduction in survey time, and a 40 per cent improvement in overall monitoring efficiency. Completed Milestones Phase I (2013): Covered the section between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, featuring two major bridges and three pedestrian crossings between Al Quoz and Al Barsha. 2020: A 500-metre bridge was opened at the Dubai Hills–Al Barsha South intersection, offering four lanes in each direction and serving 16,000 vehicles per hour. The Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra Corridor is one of the RTA's key east-west traffic arteries, designed to seamlessly integrate with Dubai's north-south road network and support future growth.
