Dubai’s RTA awards Dhs278m contract for streetlighting project

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a Dhs278m contract for a street lighting project that will cover 40 districts and streets.

The project is part of the Street Lighting Plan 2023-2026 and is aimed at enhancing the road network infrastructure to keep up with Dubai’s ongoing development and meet the demands of urban expansion and population growth.

“The main goal of this plan is to improve traffic safety and security for all road users, including vehicles and pedestrians,” said Mattar Al Tayer, the director-general, and chairman of RTA.

“We have implemented the best energy conservation practices and supported green economy to achieve RTA’s strategic objectives. We have utilised the latest smart and sustainable lighting technologies that are specially designed for the UAE’s climatic conditions.”

RTA began working on designing and implementing streetlighting projects in 2023 for the Al Qusais Industrial Areas 1 to 5, as well as Al Lusaily and Lahbab 1 and 2 as part of the Streetlighting Plan – a project that is almost completed.

RTA’s streetlighting plan

The transport authority said, that this year, the installation of streetlights will be extended to cover roads previously unlit in Mirdif, Al Baraha, Oud Metha, Al Waheda, Al Hudaiba, Al Satwa, Abu Hail, and Al Bada’a.

Lighting installations will be carried out in Umm Suqeim 1, 2, and 3, Al Safa 1 and 2, Al Manara, Al Mariyal Reserve Street, and the road to Al Minhad Air Base.

The plan also includes streets and parking areas in Jumeirah.

Next year, streetlighting works will cover Umm Al Sheif, Al Sufouh 1, Al Quoz Residential Areas 1 and 3, Nad Al Hamar, and Al Awir 2.

RTA plans to extend the project in 2026 to Al Mamzar, Oud Al Muteena, and various streets and parking lots in Al Garhoud, Al Twar, Hasyan, Al Jafiliya, Al Marmoom, Al Qusais 1 and 2, Nad Al Sheba 1, Al Warsan 2, Hind City, Business Bay, Umm Ramool, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 1 and 2, and Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3 Street.

Al Tayer said the selection of these areas is based on careful consideration of traffic safety and security standards, traffic volumes, and the pace of urban growth.

The innovative lighting systems use energy-efficient LED technology, which provides multiple benefits over traditional lighting units.

Al Tayer said the lighting offers a 55 per cent reduction in energy consumption and a 173 per cent increase in lifespan while reducing the need for frequent lamp replacements.

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