Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully finalized the Al Khail Road Development Project, a significant enhancement that promises to ease travel for approximately 1.5 million residents. The extensive project, which involved constructing five new bridges over a span of 3.3 kilometers and widening the road across 6.82 kilometers, aims to streamline traffic flow across several key areas in the city.
Dubai Enhancements Across Multiple Locations
The improvements span seven critical locations along Al Khail Road, including Al Jaddaf, Business Bay, Zabeel, Meydan, Al Quoz 1, Ghadeer Al Tair, and Jumeirah Village Circle. With the completion of this project, the road now accommodates approximately 19,600 vehicles per hour, representing a remarkable 30% reduction in travel time for commuters.
Dubai Boosting Traffic Flow and Capacity
The upgrades will significantly enhance the overall traffic flow on Al Khail Road, alleviating congestion at interchanges and ensuring a smoother driving experience. The RTA implemented a new construction strategy that cut the project timeline from 18 months to just nine months—an impressive 80% reduction—by engaging multiple contractors simultaneously.
To achieve this expedited timeline, a dedicated workforce of around 5,000 engineers and laborers logged six million work hours and utilized approximately 650 pieces of machinery each day. This concentrated effort underscores the RTA’s commitment to improving infrastructure and meeting the needs of Dubai’s growing population.
Strategic Importance of Al Khail Road
The Al Khail Road is a crucial component of Dubai’s transportation network, acting as a major arterial route that connects to other significant roads, including Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. The road features five lanes in each direction, expanding to over six lanes in certain sections, further enhancing its capacity to handle increased traffic.
Dubai Detailed Upgrades at Key Intersections
As part of the project, five bridges were constructed at strategic points along the route. Notable upgrades include:
- Zabeel: A 700-meter bridge between Oud Metha Street and Financial Centre Street intersections, designed to connect traffic from Zabeel Palace Street to Al Khail Road, allowing for a flow of 4,800 vehicles per hour.
- Meydan: A 610-meter bridge constructed between Al Meydan Road and Ras Al Khor Road intersections, facilitating a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour.
- Al Quoz 1: A 650-meter bridge that connects Meydan Street to Al Khail Road, accommodating 3,200 vehicles per hour.
- Ghadeer Al Tair: A 640-meter bridge linking Latifa Bint Hamdan Street to Al Khail Road, also allowing for 3,200 vehicles per hour.
- Jumeirah Village Circle: A 700-meter bridge that connects Hessa Street to Al Khail Road, facilitating 3,200 vehicles per hour.
In addition, surface road enhancements have been made across various locations to improve connectivity and traffic management, with Al Jaddaf receiving an additional lane to increase capacity by 2,000 vehicles per hour between key intersections.
Future Implications
The completion of the Al Khail Road Development Project marks a significant advancement in Dubai’s infrastructure efforts, addressing the needs of its expanding population and enhancing the efficiency of its transport systems. As travel times decrease and road capacity increases, residents can look forward to a smoother and more convenient commuting experience in the bustling city.
