According to a statement from Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the first phase of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is now 45 percent complete. With a budget of AED 4.8 billion, this ambitious project seeks to improve traffic flow and safety along a vital 13-kilometer stretch of highways within the emirate.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announcement
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has declared that progress on the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project has reached 45 percent completion for its initial phase. This ambitious endeavor, with a budget of AED 4.8 billion, aims to enhance traffic flow and safety across a crucial 13-kilometer section of roads within the emirate.
The corridor, spanning from Sheikh Rashid Road to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street, is undergoing significant enhancements in its fourth phase. This phase primarily entails the construction of three bridges totaling 3.1 kilometers in length. These bridges are anticipated to augment the overall vehicular capacity in the vicinity to 19,400 vehicles per hour in all directions.
Phase Four Developments
Mattar Al Tayer, the Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, emphasized the importance of the first contract of Phase 4, which involves erecting a 1335-meter-long bridge. The design of this bridge accommodates three lanes in each direction, ensuring seamless traffic flow between Sheikh Rashid and the Falcon Intersection, with a capacity of 10,800 vehicles per hour in both directions.
Another critical component of this phase is the construction of a 780-meter-long bridge to cater to traffic from the Falcon Intersection to Al Wasl Road, which can accommodate 5,400 vehicles per hour. Additionally, a third bridge, extending 985 meters, will direct cars from Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street, serving 3,200 vehicles per hour.
Beyond bridge construction, supplementary efforts include the development of 4.8 kilometers of new roads, enhancements to intersections, and the installation of two pedestrian crossings, along with street lighting and drainage systems.
Upon completion of the entire corridor upgrade project, divided into five phases, significant reductions in travel times are anticipated. By 2030, it is projected that travel times along the route will decrease from the current 104 minutes to a mere 16 minutes, marking a substantial improvement in transportation efficiency and connectivity within Dubai.
