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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a groundbreaking Dh600 million project set to revolutionise traffic flow in key areas of the city. This ambitious undertaking, part of the Sheikh Rashid Corridor Development Project, promises to slash travel times by an impressive 75% and significantly boost road capacity.

Project Highlights

• Four major intersections to be constructed
• 4,300 metres of bridges to be built
• 14 km of new roads to be laid
• Connects Al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road via Al Nawras Street
• Provides exits to Oud Metha and Al Nawras Streets

Areas Benefiting from the Project

The development will serve several bustling communities, including:

1. Zabeel
2. Al Jaddaf
3. Oud Metha
4. Umm Hurair
5. Latifa Hospital area
6. Al Wasl Club vicinity

Projected Impact

By 2030, this infrastructure upgrade is expected to cater to over 420,000 residents. Here’s what commuters can look forward to:

• 50% increase in road capacity: Oud Metha Street’s capacity will jump from 10,400 to 15,600 vehicles per hour
• 75% reduction in travel time: Journey times will plummet from 20 minutes to just 5 minutes

Intersection Improvements

First Intersection: Oud Metha Street and Sheikh Rashid Street

• New left-turn lane added
• Capacity increased to 1,800 vehicles per hour
• Service road improvements on Sheikh Rashid Street
• Right-turn lanes increased from two to three, boosting capacity to 4,000 vehicles per hour

Second Intersection: Oud Metha Street with Al Asayel and Al Nawras Streets

• Two new bridges connecting Al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road
• Bridge 1: Two lanes, 2,400 vehicles per hour capacity
• Bridge 2: Three lanes, 3,600 vehicles per hour capacity
• Additional two-lane bridge for left-turn traffic
• Improvements to Al Wasl Club entrance and Al Nawras Street access points

Sheikh Rashid Corridor Development Project: A Broader Perspective

This latest announcement is part of a larger initiative to improve Dubai’s road network. Previous developments under this project include:

• Upgrade of Ras Al Khor Road (8km stretch)
• Construction of 2,000 metres of bridges
• Expansion of Ras Al Khor Road from three to six lanes in each direction
• Addition of two-lane service roads on both sides

These earlier improvements have already yielded impressive results:

• Increased Ras Al Khor Road’s capacity to 10,000 vehicles per hour
• Reduced travel time from 20 minutes to 7 minutes
• Benefited areas with a combined population of 650,000

As Dubai continues to grow and evolve, projects like the Sheikh Rashid Corridor Development are vital in maintaining the city’s reputation for efficiency and innovation. By addressing traffic concerns head-on, the RTA is paving the way for smoother commutes and improved quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Stay tuned for updates on this transformative project as it progresses, bringing Dubai one step closer to its vision of a seamlessly connected urban landscape.