The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has awarded a significant contract worth AED700 million for the Al Khail Road Improvement Project, in response to directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
This project aims to expand the road network infrastructure to accommodate Dubai’s growth and urban needs, ensuring seamless traffic flow. The project includes the construction of bridges spanning 3,300 meters and road improvement works covering 6,820 meters across seven locations along Al Khail Road, contributing to the expansion of current intersections and bridges, and increasing the capacity by approximately 19,600 vehicles per hour. The improvements are expected to streamline traffic flow, eliminate congestion at flyovers, and reduce travel times by up to 30%.
According to His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, the Al Khail Road Improvement Project is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of key traffic corridors in Dubai, supporting roads such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road.
Al Khail Road, stretching from Business Bay crossing to its junction with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, plays a vital role in Dubai’s transportation network, with six lanes in each direction. The project is part of Dubai’s ongoing efforts to keep pace with urban development and ensure efficient transportation infrastructure to meet the needs of residents and businesses alike.
Site 1: Zabeel
The first site of the project focuses on Zabeel along Al Khail Road, specifically between Oud Metha Street and Financial Centre Street intersections. Plans include the construction of a three-lane bridge spanning 700 meters to facilitate approximately 4,800 vehicles per hour. This bridge will directly link traffic from Zabeel Palace Street and Oud Metha Road onto Al Khail Road towards Abu Dhabi. Additionally, surface roads extending 850 meters will be improved to connect traffic from Al Khail Road to Financial Centre Street in the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road.
Site 2: Meydan
At the Meydan site along Al Khail Road between Al Meydan Road and Ras Al Khor Road intersections, a two-lane bridge extending 610 meters will be constructed to accommodate around 3,200 vehicles per hour. This bridge will link traffic from Al Meydan Road onto Al Khail Road in the direction of Deira. Surface road improvements covering 1,550 meters will also be implemented to connect traffic from Al Khail Road to Ras Al Khor Road.
Site 3: Al Quoz 1
The third site, located in Al Quoz 1 on Al Khail Road between the intersections of Al Meydan Road and Al Waha Street, will feature a two-lane bridge spanning 650 meters to accommodate 3,200 vehicles per hour. This bridge will connect traffic from Al Meydan Road to Al Khail Road heading towards Abu Dhabi.
Site 4: Ghadeer Al Tair
Similarly, the fourth site at Ghadeer Al Tair will include a two-lane bridge extending 640 meters to link Latifa Bint Hamdan Street traffic onto Al Khail Road towards Deira. Both sites will also see surface road improvements to enhance traffic connectivity.
Site 5: Jumeirah Village Circle
The fifth site at Jumeirah Village Circle will see the construction of a two-lane bridge spanning 700 meters to accommodate 3,200 vehicles per hour. This bridge will connect traffic from Al Khail Road to Hessa Street. Surface road upgrades covering 900 meters will enhance traffic connectivity from Jumeirah Village Circle to Al Khail Road heading towards Deira.
Site 6: Al Jaddaf
The sixth site involves surface widening works on Al Khail Road in Al Jaddaf by adding a new lane to improve traffic flow towards Deira, increasing capacity by approximately 2,000 vehicles per hour.
Site 7: Business Bay
At the seventh site, surface widening of Al Khail Road at the entrance to Business Bay will be undertaken by adding an extra lane to ensure smoother flow to the Business Bay area from Al Khail Road. These improvements aim to enhance traffic safety and flow in both directions.