Al Meydan Street project to reduce commute times drastically: RTA

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As part of a continuous effort to improve travel across Dubai, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it has completed upto 85 per cent of the Al Meydan Street Improvement Project, according to a report by the Government of Dubai Media Office.

The ongoing improvement work promises to reduce commute times by eight times as it increases street capacity from the Al Khail Street intersection to the Cyclists Club.

Al Meydan Street Improvement Project

The ongoing works has widened the street’s capacity from two to three lanes as a minimum, replaced Al Meydan Roundabout with a T-shaped signalised surface intersection, and transformed Al Quoz Roundabout into an extended street along the route.

“The recent improvement works aimed to reduce the travel time on Al Meydan Street from 8 minutes to just 1 minute during the morning period and from 7 minutes to less than 1 minute in the evening. Moreover, congestion at intersections is expected to drop significantly by 93.3 per cent in average,” said Hamad Al Shehhi, director of Roads and Traffic Agency (RTA).

The official explained that the pending enhancement will see certain exits modified for better traffic movement.

“The upcoming phase of the Al Meydan Street Improvement Project includes modifying entrances and exits of the Mohammed Bin Rashid City for a better traffic flow in the area. Additionally, landscaping works are planned at the new Al Meydan intersection. The entire project is expected to be completed by the beginning of the second quarter of 2024,” Al Shehhi added.

Bike-friendly area

RTA inaugurated a tunnel for bicycle lanes in Al Meydan area, measuring 160 meters in length and 6.6 meters in width, with a capacity to accommodate approximately 800 bicycles per hour.

The transformation of the surface intersection of the cycling track into a tunnel has facilitated free and continuous movement on Al Meydan lane, reducing waiting times for cyclists due to the elimination of the surface intersection. This serves cyclists by connecting development projects in Al Meydan area to Nad Al Sheba and the Cyclists Club through the dedicated cycling track.

Through continuous improvements of Dubai’s infrastructure, RTA said it aims to enhance road efficiency to match urban growth and support the emirate’s sustainable development, ensuring smooth vehicular movement on Dubai’s roads.