Four Dubai neighbourhoods to benefit from RTA upgrades

RTA

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a project to improve access points for four neighbourhoods, located along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and Hessa Street.

The ugrades to the entry and exit points will allow smoother access to and from Nadd Hessa, Al Awir 1, Al Barsha South, and Wadi Al Safa 3. increasing capacity by 50-80%.

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads, and Transport Authority (RTA), stated, “This project reflects RTA’s commitment to continually enhance infrastructure in residential areas, including road networks, lighting, and stormwater drainage, to accommodate increasing traffic volumes.

"With new entry and exit points connecting to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and Hessa Street, the project will benefit over 400,000 residents.

"It also includes comprehensive roadworks and traffic solutions to improve mobility for residents and visitors across these communities.” 

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