RTA says 37% completion rate achieved on Khawaneej Roads Improvement Project in Dubai
Project comprises the construction of three main interchanges as well as 23km of service roads along the Khawaneej and Al Amardi Streets
The completion rate at Khawaneej Roads Improvement Project in Dubai has reached 37%, the director-general and chairman of the emirate’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has said.
According to a WAM report, the project comprises of the construction of three main interchanges, as well as service roads extending 23km along the Khawaneej and Al Amardi Streets. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer added that works completed included improvements to the surface intersection between Al Khawaneej and Al Amardi Street, and the intersections of Algeria Street at Al Warqaa near Uptown Mirdif and Shorooq and Ghoroob Mirdif.
Completion rate reached 39% in the tunnel of Al Khawaneej Street, 15% on the bridge leading to the Al Aweer Area, he said.
“The project aims to accommodate the current and projected growth in traffic volumes over the next years. It provides a direct link between Aweer and Khawaneej to ease the movement of residents in both directions,” said Al Tayer.
“It will enhance the link of the Airport Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan and Emirates Roads, besides enhancing the traffic flow on Al Khawaneej and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan streets, by cutting the transit time by 45 seconds. It will also cut the transit time on Al Khawaneej and Al Amardi Street by 120 to 60 seconds.
“The project covers the construction of a 680 meter underpass of three lanes in each direction at the intersection of Al Khawaneej Street and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and a surface signalized junction to streamline the traffic flow on Al Khawaneej Street The existing Roundabout at the intersection of Al Khawaneej-Amardi Streets will be upgraded to a signalized junction.
“It also included improvements of the intersection of Al Amardi and Emirates Roads through the construction of a 201meter flyover of 2-lanes in each direction crossing over Emirates Road in the direction of Al Aweer.
“Additionally, a footbridge will be constructed on Al Khawaneej Street, near Arabian Centre, to ease pedestrians’ movement. Service roads extending 23 km will be constructed along Al Khawaneej and Al Amardi Streets, and three intersections with Algeria Street will be upgraded to signalized junctions. The project includes associated works such as streetlights, rainwater drainage, traffic signs, road marking, and road safety works,” elaborated Al Tayer.
“The improvement of Al Khawaneej Street follows the opening of all phases of the Airport Road Improvement Project encompassing four junctions at Rashidiya, Nad Al Hamar, Marrakech, and Casablanca streets. The project had significantly improved the traffic flow, saved transit time, and eased traffic congestion generated by overlapping vehicular traffic.
“It also follows the opening of Tripoli Street Improvement Project extending 12 km linking Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Roads. It also eased tailbacks, improved access to Al Warqaa and Mirdif via Tripoli Street, and enhance the safety level of the entire corridor,” he added.
