Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled plans for a transformative Dh696.414 million project at the Trade Centre Roundabout, marking a significant upgrade to the city’s transport infrastructure.
Project Highlights
Bridge Network Overview
- Total span: 5,000 metres
- Number of bridges: 5
- Investment: Dh696.414 million
- Location: Trade Centre Roundabout
- Status: Announced for construction
Key Connections
The new bridges will link Sheikh Zayed Road with:
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street
- Sheikh Rashid Street
- 2nd December Street
- Zabeel Palace Street
- Al Mustaqbal Street
Traffic Improvements
Time Savings
- Current delay time: 12 minutes
- New delay time: 90 seconds
- Travel time reduction: From 6 minutes to 1 minute
Capacity Enhancement
- Doubled intersection capacity
- Improved traffic flow
- Roundabout conversion to surface intersection
Bridge Specifications
Upper Level Bridge
- Lanes: 2
- Length: 1,000 metres
- Capacity: 3,000 vehicles per hour
- Route: Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street
Main Connection Bridges
- Sheikh Rashid Street to 2nd December Street
- Lanes: 2 x 2
- Length: 2,000 metres
- Capacity: 6,000 vehicles per hour
- Al Majles Street to 2nd December Street
- Lanes: 2 x 2
- Length: 2,000 metres
- Capacity: 6,000 vehicles per hour
Community Benefits
Areas Served
The project will benefit residents from:
- Dubai World Trade Centre
- Dubai International Financial Centre
- Zabeel
- Al Satwa
- Karama
- Jafiliya
- Mankhool
Population Impact
- Over 500,000 residents and visitors
- Improved accessibility
- Reduced commute times
- Enhanced connectivity
Strategic Importance
Integration with Other Projects
- Part of broader development plan
- Connected to Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project
- Strategic enhancement of city infrastructure
Traffic Flow Improvements
- Free-flowing traffic from 2nd December Street
- Direct access to Al Majles Street
- Improved connection to DWTC and DIFC
- Enhanced Deira accessibility
Future Impact
Expected Outcomes
- Reduced congestion
- Improved business accessibility
- Enhanced urban mobility
- Better community connectivity
Economic Benefits
- Time savings for commuters
- Improved business efficiency
- Enhanced property accessibility
- Strengthened infrastructure network
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