RTA awards Dhs431m project to build entry, exit points for Dubai Harbour

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a Dhs431m project to construct direct entry and exit points for Dubai Harbour in partnership with Shamal Holding.

Dubai Harbour is located between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah.

The project aims to enhance accessibility for visitors and residents, significantly easing traffic flow in the area.

The construction will include a two-lane bridge in each direction, spanning 1,500 metres from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour.

The bridge is designed to accommodate 6,000 vehicles per hour, providing a substantial boost to the area’s transportation infrastructure.

Dubai Harbour project will see up to 6,000 vehicles accommodated per hour

Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated, “The project provides a direct entry/exit for Dubai Harbour to ease the movement of visitors and residents. It covers the construction of a bridge of two lanes in each direction. The bridge extends from the 5th intersection on Sheikh Zayed Road (near the American University in Dubai) to Dubai Harbour Street, passing through the intersection of Al Naseem Street with Al Falak Street and crosses over the intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street up to Dubai Harbour.”

The project also includes surface improvements at four intersections along the bridge to improve the flow of traffic and reduce travel time from 12 minutes to three minutes.

The RTA’s initiative is expected to further stimulate development in the Dubai Harbour area, providing easier access and reducing congestion for the growing number of visitors and residents.

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