In implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to improve the traffic safety & flow on Seih Assalam Road, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently awarded a contract of Phase II of Dual Carriageway of Seih Assalam Road Project. It covers a sector extending about 21 km from Al Qudra R/A up to the intersection of Dubai – Al Ain Road, at a cost of about AED178 million.
“The project comprises widening of the existing road from Al Qudra R/A (nearby the Cycling Rest Area) up to the intersection with the Dubai – Al Ain Road through Al Lisaili and Al Marmoom, to make it a dual carriageway of two lanes in each direction. Works also include constructing nine R/As to ensure a safe & smooth traffic flow in those areas, four crossings for camels & horses, a cycling track, service roads, and car parks besides broadening the existing parking lot of the Dubai International Endurance City. Project works also include street lights, rainwater drainage network, and rail along the median to fend off casual U-turns,” said HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA.
“Early this year, RTA opened Phase I of the Dual Carriageway of Seih Assalam Road extending 12 km from Bab Al Shams Hotel and Dubai International Endurance City up to Al Qudra R/A (nearby the Cycling Rest Area). The Road has been widened to two lanes in each direction, and three R/As have been constructed. Upon the completion of Phase II of this project, RTA would accomplish upgrading a key traffic corridor starting from the Dubai International Endurance City up to Al Qudra R/A and from there up to Dubai – Al Ain Road, or Al Qudra Road passing over Emirates Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, stretching further up to Jumeirah.”
It is noteworthy that RTA completed last year the widening of Al Qudra Road from the intersection of Jebel Ali – Lehbab up to Bab Al Shams R/A extending 12 km and comprising three lanes in each direction at a cost of AED110 million.
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