Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened, a key two-lane bridge spanning 1,000 metres to boost visitors circulation from Hessa Road to Al Khail Highway.
The bridge ensures a seamless visitors connection to Dubai’s metropolis centre and Dubai Worldwide Airport, lowering journey time from Hessa Road to Al Khail Highway from quarter-hour to simply 3 minutes.
RTA introduced that 54 % of the Hessa Road improvement mission, which incorporates the improve of 4 main intersections, has been accomplished. All intersections are anticipated to be totally operational by the fourth quarter of 2025.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director Basic, Chairman of the Board of Government Administrators of RTA, acknowledged, “Hessa Road improvement mission, spanning 4.5 km from its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Highway to its intersection with Al Khail Highway, is being carried out below the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of the Government Council of Dubai. This mission represents a continuation of efforts to develop street infrastructure to maintain tempo with the Emirate of Dubai’s steady progress and to satisfy the calls for of city improvement and inhabitants enlargement.”
He added, “The mission contains upgrading 4 key intersections alongside Hessa Road: Sheikh Zayed Highway, First Al Khail Highway, Al Asayel Road, and Al Khail Highway. It additionally entails widening Hessa Road from two lanes to 4 lanes in every route, successfully doubling its capability to accommodate as much as 8,000 automobiles per hour. Moreover, a 13.5 km biking observe is being constructed, additional enhancing connectivity and selling sustainable mobility. The overall price of the mission is AED 689 million.”
Al Tayer additional defined, “Hessa Road improvement mission is likely one of the key infrastructure initiatives aimed toward enhancing Dubai’s street community. It serves a number of key residential and developmental areas, together with Al Sufouh 2, Al Barsha Residential Space, and Jumeirah Village Circle. By 2030, the inhabitants within the areas served by this mission is projected to exceed 640,000 residents. The mission will double Hessa Road’s capability, rising it from 8,000 automobiles per hour in each instructions to 16,000 automobiles per hour.”
The mission entails the event of 4 key intersections. The primary is the intersection of Hessa Road with Sheikh Zayed Highway, the place a two-lane directional ramp can be constructed, passing over the Pink Line of the Dubai Metro. This ramp will facilitate right-turn visitors from Sheikh Zayed Highway onto Hessa Road heading east towards Emirates Highway.
The second intersection is at Hessa Road and First Al Khail Highway, the place the variety of lanes on the present Hessa Road bridge can be elevated from three to 4 in every route. Visitors enhancements will even be carried out on the surface-level signalised junction to boost circulation.
The third intersection is at Hessa and Asayel Streets. Works embrace widening the present bridge from two to 4 lanes in every route alongside Hessa Road, alongside upgrading the surface-level signalised intersection to enhance visitors motion.
The fourth intersection to be developed is at Hessa Road and Al Khail Highway. The works embrace setting up a two-lane direct ramp to make sure seamless visitors circulation from Hessa Road onto Al Khail Highway northbound towards Sharjah.
Biking and Scooter Tracks
Hessa Road Improvement Challenge additionally contains the development of 13.5 km of biking and e-scooter tracks, connecting Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills through Hessa Road. These tracks cater to a number of residential areas, together with Al Barsha and Barsha Heights, whereas enhancing first and last-mile connectivity by linking with Dubai Web Metropolis Metro Station and industrial and repair hubs within the space.
A key spotlight of the brand new biking observe is the inclusion of two architecturally distinctive bridges for cyclists and pedestrians. The primary bridge crosses Sheikh Zayed Highway, whereas the second crosses Al Khail Highway. Every bridge is 5 metres broad, with three metres designated for the biking and e-scooter observe and two metres for pedestrian pathways.
The mission is designed to boost first and last-mile journeys, offering seamless accessibility to key metro stations and close by locations. The observe’s capability is estimated at 5,200 customers per hour, guaranteeing environment friendly use for each residents and guests.
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