Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully completed the Al Khail Road Development Project, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the emirate’s road network. This project, now fully operational, promises to reduce travel times by 30% and improve traffic flow for approximately 1.5 million residents.
Key Features of the Project
The Al Khail Road Development Project involved the construction of five bridges stretching over 3,300 meters and the widening of roads across 6,820 meters. These enhancements are designed to accommodate a higher volume of traffic, increasing the capacity of key intersections and bridges to manage up to 19,600 vehicles per hour.
Strategically located along Al Khail Road, the project covers seven critical areas: Al Jaddaf, Business Bay, Zabeel, Meydan, Al Quoz 1, Ghadeer Al Tair, and Jumeirah Village Circle. RTA officials have confirmed that the developments effectively resolve traffic bottlenecks at crucial interchanges, ensuring smoother, free-flowing traffic on one of Dubai’s busiest arterial roads.
Infrastructure Improvements by Location
Zabeel: A new 700-meter bridge connects Oud Metha Street and Financial Centre Street to Al Khail Road, with a capacity of 4,800 vehicles per hour.
Meydan: A 610-meter, two-lane bridge connects Meydan Street to Al Khail Road, accommodating 3,200 vehicles per hour. An additional 1,550 meters of road was improved in this area.
Al Quoz 1: The project includes a 650-meter bridge and 2,170 meters of road widening, enhancing traffic capacity by 3,200 vehicles per hour.
Ghadeer Al Tair: A 640-meter bridge has been constructed alongside 1,350 meters of road improvements to enhance traffic flow.
Jumeirah Village Circle: A 700-meter bridge and 900 meters of road upgrades have been added to facilitate traffic towards Hessa Street.
Al Jaddaf: A new lane was introduced, increasing traffic capacity by 2,000 vehicles per hour.
Business Bay: An additional lane of 435 meters was introduced to improve access to the Business Bay area.
Accelerated Timeline and Workforce Commitment
The RTA implemented an accelerated construction strategy, successfully shortening the project timeline from 18 months to just nine. Over 5,000 engineers and laborers were employed daily, operating 650 machines to complete the project, which accumulated six million hours of work.
The completion of the Al Khail Road Development Project marks a strategic upgrade in Dubai’s infrastructure, enhancing traffic safety and capacity while ensuring smoother journeys for motorists throughout the city. This project is part of a broader initiative to bolster Dubai’s road network, serving as a vital support corridor to major highways such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road.
