The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai is undertaking a project to construct 16.5km of internal roads in Al Awir 1.
The project aims to better serve residents by providing an additional entrance from Emirates Road, along with intersections and roundabouts to improve accessibility and reduce travel time.
The project also includes adding a lane to Emirates Road, extending from the entrance of Al Awir 1 to Sharjah, increasing the road’s capacity by up to 16 per cent, the authority said.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, stated: “This project aligns with RTA’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure in residential areas, including road networks, lighting and rainwater drainage systems. The objective is to accommodate the increasing traffic congestion, improve traffic flow and enhance road safety. Al Awir 1 is a key residential area.”
Al Tayer added: “The project includes the construction of 5 km of internal roads within the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment residential project and a 7.5 km road connecting Emirates Road to Al Awir 1. This dual-lane road in each direction features intersections, roundabouts, and U-turns near Emirates Road to link the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment project with Emirates Road.
“The development of the new entrance and exit will double the capacity of the area’s access points, increasing from 1,500 vehicles per hour to 3,000 vehicles per hour i.e., an increase of 100 per cent. Additionally, the project involves adding a 4km lane to Emirates Road, extending from the entrance of Al Awir 1 to Sharjah, with a speed limit of 110 km/h and a capacity of 2,000 vehicles per hour. This addition is expected to enhance traffic flow and boost the road’s capacity by 16 per cent.”
