Sheikh Hamdan reviews progress of key strategic road projects in Dubai
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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, reviewed the progress of key strategic road corridors being developed by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to enhance traffic flow and mobility across the emirate.
Sheikh Hamdan was also briefed on the implementation timeline for major road infrastructure projects scheduled for completion by 2027, aimed at serving 8 million residents by 2040.
The briefing further covered the roadmap for deploying autonomous taxis and the development of the model neighbourhood in Al Barsha 2.
At the outset of the visit, he viewed a mural showcasing RTA's strategic road projects under the 2025-2027 Plan, which includes 57 initiatives featuring the construction of 226 kilometres of roads and 115 bridges and tunnels.
The mural also outlines the development of 11 major road corridors across the emirate, comprising eight vertical corridors and three new routes.
Among the most prominent projects are the upgrades to the Umm Suqeim-Al Qudra Corridor, Hessa Street, Latifa bint Hamdan Street (from Al Khail Road to Emirates Road), Al Meydan Street, Al Mustaqbal Street, the Dubai World Trade Centre roundabout, and Al Fay Road - an extension of Al Khail Road from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road through Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to Emirates Road. Collectively, these projects are designed to support a growing population projected to reach 8 million by 2040.
Sheikh Hamdan was briefed by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, on the progress of the Umm Suqeim-Al Qudra Corridor Development Project.
Spanning 16km from the junction with Jumeirah Street to the intersection with Emirates Road, the corridor serves several residential and development zones with a combined population exceeding one million.
The project entails the upgrade of four key junctions and includes the construction of bridges and tunnels totalling 7,000 metres.
Upon completion, the corridor's capacity is expected to increase from 8,400 to 12,600 vehicles per hour, with travel time reduced from 46 minutes to just 11.
Owing to the scale of the works and to ensure timely execution, the project has been divided into three phases.
The first phase, which covers the upgrade of Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, has reached 50% completion.
Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed progress on the ongoing upgrade of Hessa Street, parts of which have already been opened to traffic.
The overall project is approximately 60% complete. The development includes the enhancement of four intersections through the construction of 9,000 metres of bridges, which will double the road's capacity from 4,000 to 8,000 vehicles per hour and reduce travel time from 30 minutes to just seven minutes.
The project is expected to benefit around 640,000 residents. As part of the upgrade, a 13.5-kilometre cycling and e-scooter track is being constructed along Hessa Street, connecting Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills. The route features two architecturally distinctive bridges, one crossing Sheikh Zayed Road and the other spanning Al Khail Road. Each bridge is five metres wide, with three metres designated for cyclists and e-scooter riders, and two metres allocated for pedestrians.
Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed the progress of Al Fay Street Corridor Project, one of Dubai's strategic mobility routes. The corridor serves as an extension of Al Khail Road, running from its junction with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, through Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, up to the intersection with Emirates Road.
The project involves the construction of 12,900 metres of roadway and the development of five major intersections featuring 13,500 metres of bridges. Once completed, the corridor will deliver additional traffic capacity for about 64,400 vehicles per hour and is expected to benefit around 600,000 residents.
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