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Arabian Business
05-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai's Crown Prince reviews road projects set to cut travel time, boost mobility
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the progress of key strategic road corridors being developed by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to enhance traffic flow and mobility across the emirate. The Crown Prince was briefed on the implementation timeline for major road infrastructure projects scheduled for completion by 2027, aimed at serving 8 million residents by 2040. Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews progress of key strategic road corridors, projects timeline through 2027 — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 4, 2025 The briefing also covered the roadmap for deploying autonomous taxis and the development of the model neighbourhood in Al Barsha 2. The Crown Prince also viewed a mural showcasing RTA's strategic road projects under the 2025–2027 plan, which includes 57 initiatives featuring the construction of 226 kilometres of roads and 115 bridges and tunnels. The mural also outlines the development of 11 major road corridors across the emirate, comprising eight vertical corridors and three new routes. Among the most prominent projects are the upgrades to the Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra Corridor, Hessa Street, Latifa bint Hamdan Street (from Al Khail Road to Emirates Road), Al Meydan Street, Al Mustaqbal Street, the Dubai World Trade Centre roundabout, and Al Fay Road—an extension of Al Khail Road from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to Emirates Road. Master Plan features development of 11 primary road corridors serving 8 million residents by 2040 – Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra Corridor upgrade to include 7,000 metres of bridges and tunnels Project expected to cut travel time from 46 minutes to 11 minutes – Hessa Street upgrade to… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 4, 2025 Collectively, these projects are designed to support a growing population projected to reach 8 million by 2040. Among the major road projects that were reviewed include the Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra Corridor Development Project, apanning 16 km from the junction with Jumeirah Street to the intersection with Emirates Road, the Hessa Street, parts of which have already been opened to traffic, the Al Fay Street Corridor Project, one of Dubai's strategic mobility routes, and the development plans for Sheikh Zayed Road. The Crown Prince was also briefed on the deployment of smart technologies to monitor road infrastructure projects across the emirate. Among the key innovations is the use of drones to analyse project progress data, coupled with artificial intelligence to track construction progress. He was also briefed on the roadmap for deploying autonomous taxis across Dubai. As part of this initiative, the RTA has signed agreements with three leading international companies specialising in autonomous taxi operations. During the first phase, over 60 vehicles will be deployed to carry out road mapping, data collection, and route scanning. The second phase will see pilot operations launched in up to 65 designated zones across the emirate, chosen according to several key criteria, with a particular focus on the city's high road safety standards. The official roll-out of the service is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. The roadmap represents a major milestone in advancing Dubai's Self-Driving Transport Strategy, which aims to convert 25 per cent of all mobility journeys in the city to autonomous modes by 2030.
Time Out Dubai
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan reviews RTA plans to complete 57 major road projects by 2027
Tired of Dubai traffic? You're not alone. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has pledged to complete 57 major road projects in the city in the next two years in a bid to cut down journey times. According to the latest plans reviewed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the RTA will construct 115 bridges, tunnels and 226km of roads by 2027. There will be 11 major road corridors constructed in the emirate as part of the transport authority's 2025 – 2027 plan. This will include eight vertical corridors and three new routes. You may like: Major traffic improvement projects coming soon to Dubai you need to know about One of the biggest projects in the plans is already well underway, as phase one Umm Suqeim-Al Qudra Corridor is 50 percent complete. This project, which will span 16km, will construct bridges and tunnels as well as upgrading four key junctions, which will see travel time reduced from 46 minutes to just 11. The Hessa Street road project is a major one in Dubai (Credit: RTA) The ongoing upgrade at Hessa Street is approximately 60 percent complete overall. This one will comprise of 9,000 metres of bridges which will double the number of vehicles per hour capable of travelling on the road from 4,000 to 8,000 and bring travel times down from 30 minutes to just seven minutes. Expected to benefit around 640,000 residents, there will be a 13.5km cycling and e-scooter track that will connect Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills. Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews progress of key strategic road corridors, projects timeline through 2027 — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 4, 2025 Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed progress on the Dhs1.5 billion Al Fay Street Corridor Project which will serve Al Khail Road and run from its junction with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, up to the intersection with Emirates Road. This project will see 12,900 metres of roadway, five major intersections and 13,500 metres of bridges constructed. It'll benefit around 600,000 residents and have capacity for about 64,400 vehicles per hour. Salik have toll gates stationed in different parts of Dubai (Credit: CanvaPro) Plans were also reviewed for one of the country's busiest roads – Sheikh Zayed Road. Currently serving about 2.5 million people, a number of traffic solutions have been introduced to cut traffic in the first part of 2025. The city's new dynamic Salik toll gate and dynamic parking tariffs have been credited with reducing congestion on the road. The new Salik rates have been credited with a nine percent decline in traffic volume and a four percent increase in public transport use. And the new dynamic parking tariffs have led to a just over two percent reduction in traffic volume and a boost of public transport by one percent. It comes after a meeting between 50 government and private sector entities which discussed the ongoing programmes aimed at improving traffic flow in Dubai. More Dubai news You can now enjoy even more bubbly-paired meals on Emirates Business Class Plus, 18 new dishes to try 40,000 feet up in the air RTA unveils major changes to 14 Dubai bus routes Here's how your journey could be impacted Dubai to close all landfills by 2027 The city is changing
