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Dubai Announces A AED689 Million Project To Improve Traffic On Hessa Street
Did you used to be part of the ‘Leave 30-40 Minutes Earlier Club’ just to outsmart Hessa Street traffic? Well, the moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here… Dubai’s getting a AED 689 million makeover for Hessa Street to beat traffic, speed up trips, and enhance safety on this busy road!
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The RTA just announced this EXCITING news yesterday…
This plan means Hessa Street is about to get bigger and better – four lanes in each direction, 4.5km more road, and four new junctions. It’s all about doubling the capacity of this vital road serving a massive 640,000 individuals.
In response to the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of #Dubai, and the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council, to… pic.twitter.com/iHtxBjfXKw
— RTA (@rta_dubai) October 1, 2023
Not only that, but…
Get ready for a 13.5km cycle path and two new cyclist and pedestrian bridges crossing Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Street!
The RTA is following the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed in carrying out this project.
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Mattar Al Tayer, director general of the RTA, said,
The Hessa Street project was one of the most important infrastructure development projects for the road network.
There are MORE upcoming road projects that will ease traffic!
Don’t worry y’all… the RTA’s got your back.
- Umm Suqeim Street: A 4.6km segment, connecting Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, is due for a substantial makeover. The goal here is to support a capacity of 16,000 vehicles per hour, making rush-hour traffic a thing of the past.
- Al Khaleej Street: This street will see a 3km section transformed. Running from the Infinity Bridge ramp to Cairo Street. The project will feature three 1.65km underpasses. These underpasses are designed to handle approximately 12,000 vehicles per hour, offering a smoother and more efficient route for commuters.
So, good news – the RTA is hustling to make the Emirate a more relaxed and traffic-free place…
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