RTA finalises series of traffic solutions in key Dubai areas
The plan focusing on Hata, Oud Al Muteena 1 and Al Sufouh 1 will promote smooth vehiclular flow and ensure safety of all road users in compliance with top standards
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finalised a series of traffic solutions in Hata, Oud Al Muteena 1, and Al Sufouh 1.
The project is in line with RTA’S strategic plan to carry out a range of enhancements in vital locations across Dubai in 2024. These projects aimed at improving the efficiency of the roads network, easing traffic movement, eliminating traffic jam, and elevating safety levels for all road users in the emirate.
“RTA is commited to advancing Dubai’s infrastructure in response to the direction of our leaders to stay abreast of the rapid urban expansion seen by Dubai. RTA has therefore rolled out traffic solutions at key areas experiencing significant traffic to promote smooth vehiclular flow and ensure the safety of all road users in compliance with the top standards,” said Hussain Al Banna, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA.
“The traffic improvements undertaken in Hata are part of Phase II of development projects and initiatives in the region. RTA had completed the construction of Hata Souq roundabout on the Dubai-hata Road, which reduced the travel time by 60%. RTA had also completed a U-turn on the Dubai Hata Road near Wadi Hub. These works stem from RTA’S commitment to facilitate entry and exit for vehicles to tourist atractions and hotspots while enhancing traffic safety across Hata region,” remarked Al Banna.
Traffic improvements in Oud Al Muteena 1 area had included expanding Street 31 from a single lane to dual lanes in both directions near the Emirates Cooperative Society along with providing side parking to serve shoppers. These works would alleviate traffic congestion and increase the flow of vehicular movement by doubling the street’s capacity from 1,200 to 2,400 vehicles per hour. Additionally, these enhancements significantly elevate the level of traffic safety for those frequenting the area,” added Al Banna.
“RTA has developed a parking facility in Al Sufouh 1, comprising about 112 slots, alongside a roundabout to streamline the flow of vehicles around the Choueifat School on Hessa Street. This has streamlined the students drop off and pick up , ensuring the highest traffic safety standards,” stated Al Banna.
RTA is always keen on undertaking traffic solutions as part of an integrated and regularly updatedstrategy.theselectionofroadsthatrequire enhancement is made through an operational system based on 4 basic sources: traffic studies, traffic control centres, the public suggestion and complaint system, and the observations and field monitoring of roads by the RTA’S teams. Aterwards, the agency focuses on cataloguing the necessary traffic solutions for congestion management and executing them on the ground.
Recently, Dubai’s RTA completed construction worksontheinternalroadsandstreetlightingproject at Margham, Lehbab, Al Lesaili, and Hata. The project works spanned 35 km, including 18 km of roadwork, and the addition of lighting poles along another 17 km of existing streets.
Rtahasstartedadditionalroadworksatboththe Lehbab and Al Lesaili to serve the needs of residents.
The internal roads project at Margham covers the construction of roads extending 5 km in an area along Dubai-al Ain Road, near Skydive Dubai. Works include road pavements, rainwater drainage networks and streetlights. The project serves more than 1100 residents of the neighbourhood.
The internal roads project at Lehbab includes pavingroadsextending4kmalongwithinfrastructure works of rainwater drainage and streetlights. The scope of the project also covers lighting works of the existing streets extending 2 km at the Dubai-hata Roadbesidelehbabcamels’racetrack.theproject serves more than 3,000 residents and improves the linking of the residential district under construction with the road network.
The internal road works at Al Lesaili span 7 km. The project includes street lighting works for the existing roads at Saih Assalam near the Last Exit and Al Qudra Lakes over 7 km. The project serves about 2,900 residents and improves the entry/exit points of the area.
The project covers the construction of roads extending 2 km at Suhaila in Hata in addition to infrastructureworksthatincluderainwaterdrainage and streetlights. It serves about 6,000 residents and improves the entry/exit points as well as the connection of the newly developed residential community with the road network.