Dubai Completes Al Khail Road Development Project: Five New Bridges and Wider Roads to Ease Traffic
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced the successful completion of the Al Khail Road Development Project. This ambitious initiative includes the construction of five new bridges and the widening of roads over a total length of 6,820 metres, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the emirate.
Key Enhancements to Al Khail Road
The project focused on enhancing seven critical areas along Al Khail Road: Al Jaddaf, Business Bay, Zabeel, Meydan, Al Quoz 1, Ghadeer Al Tair, and Jumeirah Village Circle. This road serves as a vital corridor, linking major highways such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. Al Khail Road itself stretches from Business Bay Crossing to its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, consisting of five lanes in each direction and expanding to over six lanes in certain sections.
With an estimated capacity to serve around 1.5 million residents, the development has resulted in a remarkable 30% reduction in travel time and can now accommodate approximately 19,600 vehicles per hour. The enhancements have effectively eliminated traffic bottlenecks at key interchanges, ensuring a smoother and more efficient flow of vehicles.
Details of the New Infrastructure
The project included the following significant developments:
Zabeel: A 700-metre, three-lane bridge was constructed, capable of handling up to 4,800 vehicles per hour. This bridge connects Oud Metha Street and Financial Centre Street to Al Khail Road, facilitating traffic towards Jebel Ali.
Meydan: A 610-metre, two-lane bridge was built, accommodating up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. This bridge links Al Meydan Road to Al Khail Road, enhancing traffic movement toward Deira. An additional 1,550 metres of surface road improvements were made to facilitate connectivity to Ras Al Khor Street.
Al Quoz 1: A 650-metre, two-lane bridge with a capacity for 3,200 vehicles per hour connects Al Meydan Road and Al Waha Street, while 2,170 metres of surface road improvements link Al Khail Road to Al Waha Street and Latifa Bint Hamdan Street.
Ghadeer Al Tair: A two-lane, 640-metre bridge was constructed, also serving 3,200 vehicles per hour. This bridge links Latifa Bint Hamdan Street to Al Khail Road toward Deira, with an additional 1,350 metres of road enhancements to improve traffic flow.
Jumeirah Village Circle: A 700-metre, two-lane bridge connects Hessa Street and Al Khamila Street, accommodating 3,200 vehicles per hour. Surface road improvements of 900 metres were also made to link traffic from Jumeirah Village Circle to Al Khail Road.
Al Jaddaf: A new lane was added over 600 metres, increasing capacity by approximately 2,000 vehicles per hour between Oud Metha Street and Financial Centre Street.
Business Bay: An additional 435-metre lane was introduced to improve traffic flow into the Business Bay area from Al Khail Road, enhancing road safety in this sector.
The completion of the Al Khail Road Development Project represents a significant step toward improving Dubai’s transportation infrastructure and enhancing the overall driving experience for residents and visitors alike.
