Dubai Announces 7 New Bridges on Major Streets
Dubai has announced seven new bridges as it looks to increase safety and mobility for cyclists and pedestrians in the emirate.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the completion of the seven new footbridges across various areas of Dubai.
The bridges provide safe mobility means for pedestrians crossing roadways, contribute to Dubai’s development into a bicycle-friendly city and promote the city’s wellbeing.
A bridge connecting Al Khaleej Street between the intersection of Omar Bin Khattab Street and Abu Bakr Al Siddique Street, near Dubai Hospital is among the new footbridges.
In addition, six more footbridges totalling 888m in length are being constructed across Dubai. The design emphasised the use of aesthetic and innovative components, as well as hi-tech electromechanical systems, alarms, firefighting, and remote monitoring systems.
The bridges are equipped with dedicated bike tracks and racks.
