Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to officially open a 500-metre, two-lane bridge serving traffic from Dubai World Trade Centre and One Central buildings towards the intersection of Al Mustaqbal Street and Za'abeel Palace Street and contributes to cut travel time from Dubai World Trade Centre down from 10 minutes to just 2 minutes during major events.
The newly completed bridge forms part of Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project, which extends from its intersection with Za'abeel Palace Street to Financial Centre Street. The project, being delivered at a cost of AED 633 million, features 2,000 metres of bridges and tunnels, and extends to expanding Al Mustaqbal Street from three to four lanes in each direction.
The project will increase the street's capacity by 33%, from 6,600 to 8,800 vehicles per hour in both directions and reduce journey time from 13 minutes to 6 minutes.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, said: "Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project is being implemented in line with the directives of the wise leadership to continue developing the infrastructure of the road network and public transport systems to accommodate the needs of urban development and population growth, while enhancing quality of life.
"The project forms part of an integrated scheme that also involves upgrading the World Trade Centre Roundabout, where works are progressing rapidly, and completion has exceeded 85%. With several bridges already opened, RTA is set to open another bridge by the end of August to serve traffic coming from Sheikh Rashid Road towards 2nd December Street. In October, RTA will open the project’s final bridge, which will serve traffic coming from Al Majlis Street towards 2nd December Street."
Al Tayer added: "Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project is strategically significant given its location at the heart of a vital district including Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai International Financial Centre, and its role in linking Downtown Dubai with Business Bay.
"Beyond improving traffic efficiency, the project will enhance access to key financial, business and events destinations, support investment, trade and tourism flows, and strengthen the area's readiness to keep pace with economic growth and host major global events. This will enhance Dubai's competitiveness and appeal as a global business and financial hub, while emphasising the role of roads and transport infrastructure in supporting economy and development."
Source: Government Of Dubai Media Office
