RTA awards AED500million contract for
Phase I of Bridges & Roads Network of Dubai Water Canal Project
The contract encompasses elevating the Sh Zayed Road
above the course of the Canal
Comprehensive Plan charted out to ensure smooth
traffic diversions: Al Tayer
Dubai-
Roads & Transport Authority – Mohammed Al Munji:
The
Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), chaired by H.E.
Mattar Al Tayer, RTA Chairman of the Board and Executive Director, has recently
endorsed the award of a contract for Phase I of Bridges & Roads Network of
the Dubai Water Canal Project; which encompasses three phases. The RTA is
tasked with the design and construction works of the project up to the
completion of the final phase linking the Dubai Creek with the Arabian Gulf
through extending the Canal to pass under the Sheikh Zayed Road, and across Al
Safa Park, Jumeirah 2 and continue up to the Arabian Gulf near the southern
part of the Jumeirah Beach Park.
“Phase
I of the project, awarded to the Turkish Jonal Company in a AED500 million contract,
comprises the construction of a bridge across the Sheikh Zayed Road passing
above the waterway enabling free navigation 24/7, besides modifying the path of
impacted roads in a way ensuring integrated traffic flow between the two sides
of the new Canal. about an 800-meter long sector of the Sheikh Zayed Road will
be impacted by the project which also includes the shifting of the existing
utility lines impacted by the course of the Canal, as well as undertaking lighting
and water fountains works on the bridge,” explained Al Tayer.
“The
project works of the Dubai Water Canal have been split into three contracts;
the first and second one include the construction of bridges above the Canal
for the main roads intercepting the Canal i.e. the Sheikh Zayed Road comprising
8 lanes in each direction as well as Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Road, each
comprising 3 lanes in each direction. The bridges will rise 8.5 meters above
the water level to enable a free round-the-clock navigation in the Canal. The
project works also include shifting the utility lines via conduits passing underneath
the Canal, besides constructing a multi-tier interchange above Al Wasl Road
providing free access and smooth traffic movement at Al Hadiqa Road and Al
Athar Road upon the completion of the project.
“The
third contract of the project is devoted to the drilling & landscaping
works, building 4 pedestrian bridges linking with both sides of the Canal, and
constructing 4 marine transport stations to ease the movement of the public and
encourage the mass & tourist transport as the mass transit means are
envisioned to serve more than six million passengers according to the Strategic
Plan set for the marine transportation in Dubai,” elaborated RTA Chairman of
the Board and Executive Director.
Smooth Traffic Flow
Al
Tayer further noted that the RTA had mapped out a comprehensive plan for the
traffic diversion in order to ensure a smooth traffic movement. “The
engineering design of the temporary traffic diversion will conform to all
specifications of permanent roads in terms of engineering design, leveling of the
surface & the asphalt, and the provision of sufficient lighting matching to
the designed road speed to ensure the safety of all road users. During the
diversion stage, the same number of the existing lanes will be maintained in
order to avoid any negative repercussions on the current traffic volumes, thus
avert any potential additional congestions or delay as a result of the
construction works. The contractor’s work site will be fully separated by means
of high barriers to suppress the amount of noise or inconvenience to road users
as well as residents of the neighbourhood in as much as possible,” added Al
Tayer.
“The
RTA will undertake several improvements of the network of main roads intercepting
the Canal as well as some improvements of the neighbouring localities such as
Juemirah and Al Safa including the construction of roads on both sides of the
Canal to serve the mobility between these communities. Pedestrians will have a
free and safe movement through the construction of 4 pedestrian bridges above
the Canal, one of them will be a bridge fitted with convenient stores. There
will also be dedicated tracks for practicing light sports such as jogging and
cycling alongside both banks of the Canal in addition to aesthetic landscaping
works on both sides of the Canal including greens, plazas, sitting &
relaxation areas, and a cocktail of tourist-oriented projects,” said Al Tayer
in a concluding remark.
Captions:
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Layout of the 16-lane Bridge above the Water Canal
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Layout of the Dubai Water Canal project
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