Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of Al Safa Street Improvement Project. The scope of this project extends from the junction of Al Safa Street with Sheikh Zayed Road to the junction with Al Wasl Street, spanning 1,500m.

 

The RTA move comes in line with the directives of the leadership to accelerate the construction of infrastructure projects and enhance the road capacity to ensure smoother traffic flow across the Emirate,

 

It is designed to keep pace with Dubai’s comprehensive urban growth, accommodate the increasing population and urban expansion, and elevate the quality of life for both residents and visitors, said RTA in a statement.

 

The project involves the construction of two bridges and two tunnels with a combined length of 3,120m, along with the widening of surface roads and upgrades to intersections and traffic signal systems. 

 

According to RTA, the first bridge will serve traffic coming from Al Wasl Street towards Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Street. It will comprise four lanes and span 1,005 m, with an estimated capacity of 6,400 vehicles per hour."

 

The second bridge will accommodate traffic coming from Al Satwa Road towards Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Street. It will feature two lanes and extend 360 m, with a capacity of 2,800 vehicles per hour.”

 

The project also involves the construction of two tunnels. The first will serve traffic coming from Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Street towards Al Wasl Street, while the second, located at the intersection of Al Wasl Street and Al Safa Street, will feature two lanes in each direction, with a total capacity of 6,400 vehicles per hour.

 

Once complete, RTS said the travel time on Al Safa Street will be reduced from 12 minutes to just 3 minutes, and the street’s capacity will double from 6,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.

 

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said: "The project serves a vital district renowned for hosting numerous tourism, cultural, and sporting events, and is home to key landmarks such as City Walk, Coca-Cola Arena, educational institutions, residential and commercial areas, luxury hotels, and high-end restaurants."

 

"It also enhances connectivity with Downtown Dubai and nearby developments along Financial Centre Street, an area inhabited by over one million residents," he stated.

 

"The project places strong emphasis on creative and aesthetic elements, including the development of dedicated pedestrian walkways and cycling tracks, vibrant urban spaces that encourage community interaction, and the integration of a dynamic public realm enhanced by landscaped areas," added Al Tayer.

 

Al Tayer said the project was part of RTA’s broader master plan to upgrade the road network in the area. 

 

"This includes the development of Al Wasl Street from its intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to its intersection with 2nd December Street, covering 15 km in length, as well as the development of Umm Suqeim Street from the junction with Jumeirah Street to the intersection with Al Khail Road, spanning 6 km," he stated

 

Al Wasl Street development project includes upgrades to six intersections, involving the enhancement of one existing junction and the construction of five tunnels with a total length of 3,850m. 

 

It also entails widening the road from two to three lanes in each direction. The project is expected to reduce travel time along Al Wasl Street by 50% and increase its capacity from 8,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, he added.-TradeArabia News Service