RTA opens two-lane exit from the Gardens to Sh Zayed Rd to ease traffic congestion

RTA opens two-lane exit from the Gardens to Sh Zayed Rd to ease traffic congestion

Master Plan set to provide traffic solutions till 2018

Roads & Transport Authority – Manal Khalid:

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has yesterday opened a two-lane exit to the Gardens to Sheikh Zayed Road to ease snarls in this area; a move which heralds the start of solutions currently being developed by the RTA to complement its Master Traffic Plan running through 2018.

Engineer Maitha bin Udai, CEO of RTA Traffic and Roads Agency, said: “A work team has developed interim solutions as a remedy for this problem by opening a proper exit from the Gardens to the Sheikh Zayed Road; which will ease the traffic flow from this community, particularly during the morning peak hours.  Work is in hand to configure the traffic signals on Street D59 in the Gardens in a way befitting the traffic density during peak hours. The RTA has drawn up a long and medium term master plan to uproot the traffic congestion in the Discovery Gardens community in Dubai.

“The RTA is continuously developing appropriate plans that meet the needs of the public and contribute to bringing comfort and stability in their living, particularly as they have recently experienced traffic congestions prompting them to call for figuring out solutions that help them stay in the community. Therefore an urgent meeting was arranged with Nakheel, the developer of the community, to thrash out a number of solutions and alternatives in response to suggestions and requirements of residents,” continued Maitha.

“Other plans will be undertaken in the medium term of this year by providing extra entry and exit points through the Interchange 5.5 on the Sheikh Zayed Road, and from the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road; which will contribute to spreading the vehicular flow, easing the traffic pressure, overcoming any traffic difficulties on Street D59, and improving the traffic service levels in the area,” she added.

As to the other solutions to be provided through 2018, the CEO of RTA Traffic and Roads Agency said: “The RTA has a master plan for constructing parallel roads in the Gardens and Discovery Gardens ensuring the provision of different intersections as well as entry and exit points for the area to ensure the convenience of population and rid them of any traffic woes in the community.

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Layout showing the exit leading to the Sheikh Zayed Road

RTA, Dubai Municipality discuss Dubai Water Canal, Jumeirah Corniche projects

RTA, Dubai Municipality discuss Dubai Water Canal, Jumeirah Corniche projects

Three marine transport stations to be constructed, expanded

Roads & Transport Authority – Mohammed Al Munji:

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), has recently held a meeting with H.E. Hussain Nasir Lootah, Director General of the Dubai Municipality, during which the two parties discussed the water flow in Dubai Creek after the completion of construction works in the Dubai Water Canal, Jumeirah Corniche Project, and the construction & widening of marine transport stations.

At the start of the meeting, Al Tayer thanked the Dubai Municipality, headed by its Director General H.E. Hussain Lootah, for the great cooperation and coordination with the RTA in various fields relating to the business of the two civic bodies. Al Tayer indicated that such coordination resulted in streamlining several procedures as regards the processing of customers transactions in a smooth environment.

For his part, Lootah commended the ongoing coordination and communication between the Dubai Municipality and the RTA which, he says, has contributed to boosting the sharing of knowledge, expertise and practices between the two parties. Such interaction has become a defining business approach adopted by all authorities and departments of the Dubai Government, considering it the only viable means for delivering best-in-class services to customers, noted Lootah.

The meeting reviewed studies related to the flow & quality of the water stream in the Dubai Water Canal; which links the Business Bay with the Arabian Gulf, passing through the Dubai downtown in a course stretching 3 km. Discussions also touched on measures to be taken to ensure and improve the quality of water in the Dubai Creek as per stipulations of the Municipality applicable in the Emirate.

The Municipality’s delegation was acquainted with the work progress in the Jumeirah Corniche extending 14 km from the beach overlooking six residential communities starting from the backyard of the Dubai Marine Beach Resort up to Burj Al Arab Hotel. Last February the RTA started construction works of the project which is set to be accomplished in November this year.

The two parties also discussed various cooperation and coordination aspects and addressed the requisites of making this vital project a success, compatible with the highest international practices, and completing it within the specified timeline.

The meeting reviewed the deliverables of the Marine Transport Master Plan which included the expansion of the marine transport stations in 2014 to serve highly populous tourist & urban destinations in order to ease the movement of residents & tourists and keep pace with the huge growth in the ridership of marine transit means comprising abras, water bus, water taxi and Dubai ferry; which combined have lifted about 13.223 million passengers last year. The marine transport plan also envisages the expansion of Al Mamzar, and the Jumeirah Open Beach to accommodate both the Dubai Ferry and the Water Taxi, and the construction of a new marine transport station at Al Jaddaf with a view to boosting the integration of multi-modal mass transit systems at Al Jaddaf; which houses a metro station, marine transport station, and public bus station.

The meeting was attended from the RTA by Engineer Maitha bin Udai, CEO of Traffic & Roads Agency as well as Mohammed Al Ali, Acting CEO of Public Transport Agency. From the Dubai Municipality attended engineer Salim Musmaar, Assistant Director General for Environment & Health Control; and Engineer Dawood Al Hajri, Director of Planning, in addition to a host of Directors from both sides.

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Al Tayer and Lootah during the meeting

RTA awards Dh100m contract to construct internal roads at Al Barsha

RTA awards Dh100m contract to construct internal roads at Al Barsha

Internal roads network constructed by RTA over the past 3 years span 500 km

Roads & Transport Authority – Mohammed Al Munji:

The Board of Directors of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), chaired by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA, has recently endorsed the awarding of a contract to construct internal roads at Al Barsha South 1, and collector roads at Al Barsha South 2 costing about 100 million dirham. The project is part of Phase II of the 5-Year Plan (2012-2016) endorsed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for constructing internal roads at several Dubai residential districts with a cost to the tune of one billion dirham.

“Constructing internal roads at Al Barsha stems from the commitment of the RTA to improve the infrastructure of roads, lighting, and storm water drainage at residential areas to meet the requirements of urban & demographic expansion in the Emirate and cater to the happiness & welfare of people. Over the past 3 years, the RTA constructed more than 500 km-long internal roads in various residential communities across the Emirate,” said Al Tayer.

“The new project comprises the construction of an internal roads network at Al Barsha South 1 (community 671) extending 53 km, and the construction of collector roads at Al Barsha South 2 (community 672) extending 7 km. The project provides an additional entry to Al Barsha South 1 from Umm Suqeim Road, and an additional entry to Al Barsha South 2 from Hesa Road,” he added.

“The project, which will be constructed over 18 months, comprises internal roads construction works with width of 7 meters in collector roads, and 6.6 meters in local roads, besides constructing longitudinal parking slots on both roadsides measuring 2.5 meters in width, lighting works, rainwater drainage works, and other utility works,” he continued.

The Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA explained that the 5-Year Plan (2012- 2016) for constructing internal roads in residential communities in Dubai spans about 16 districts where urbanization rate ranges from 20% to 80% but in some areas is as low as 5%. The initial Phase of the Plan, costing about Dhs150m, covered constructing roads in 5 districts namely: Hatta community, Al Qusais 3, Al Qouz 2, 3 and 4. Phase II, which started in 2013, covers constructing roads in three residential districts namely: Al Muhaisna 2 and Al Barsha South 1 and 2. Phase III, which starts in 2014, covers constructing roads at Al Mamzar, Al Nahda 1, and Oud Mateena 2. Phase IV, which will be kicked off in 2015, covers the construction of roads in 3 districts namely Nad El Sheba 4, Oud Mateena 1 and Al Khawaneej 2. In Phase V, which will start in 2016, road construction works will be undertaken in 3 districts namely: Jebel Ali Industrial 1, Al Qusais Industrial 3, 4 and 5 in addition to Al Awir 1.

Captions:

-      Mattar Al Tayer

-      Layout of roads construction at Al Barsha