RTA Completes Key Corridor Connecting Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311)

RTA Completes Key Corridor Connecting Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai recently completed the Al Jamayel Street Development Project, a significant infrastructure enhancement that connects Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311).

This vital corridor aims to improve traffic efficiency, ease congestion, and enhance connectivity across Dubai’s major routes, benefiting residents and visitors alike.

Key Highlights of the Al Jamayel Street Project

The Al Jamayel Street Development Project, formerly known as Garn Al Sabkha, represents one of Dubai’s major infrastructure upgrades. The project includes the construction of four bridges totaling 2,874 meters in length, capable of accommodating up to 17,600 vehicles per hour.

Alongside these bridges, the development comprises over 7 kilometers of new roads, optimized surface intersections, and multiple improvements to the service road running parallel to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.

Additionally, the RTA has implemented modernized street lighting, advanced traffic management systems, efficient rainwater drainage, and an extensive irrigation network, enhancing the durability and safety of the corridor.

Improving Traffic Flow and Reducing Travel Time

RTA director general and chairman of the board of executive directors, Mattar Al Tayer, highlighted the significance of Al Jamayel Street as a strategic link between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The corridor has been designed to optimize travel between these major routes via First Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street, ultimately contributing to smoother commutes and improved traffic distribution across Dubai.

The project’s impact on travel time is remarkable:

• Al Jamayel Street to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road: Travel time has been reduced by 40%, from 20 minutes to just 12 minutes for those heading towards Al Qusais and Deira.
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Al Yalayis Street (towards Jebel Ali Port): Commute time has been reduced by 70%, from 21 minutes to only 7 minutes.

This corridor runs from the Sheikh Zayed Road intersection to the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road intersection, spanning 7 kilometers with four lanes in each direction, capable of accommodating approximately 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.

Enhanced Connectivity for Dubai Major Residential Areas

This road development serves as a critical route for several of Dubai’s densely populated and highly frequented areas. Major communities along this corridor include:

• Jumeirah Lakes Towers
• The Gardens
• Al Furjan
• Discovery Gardens
• Jumeirah Islands
• Jumeirah Park
• The Springs
• Emirates Hills
• Dubai Production City
• Jumeirah Golf Estates

These areas house an estimated population of around 250,000 residents. With smoother access to main roads, residents experience reduced travel times and increased convenience for reaching other parts of Dubai, including business hubs, commercial centers, and leisure destinations.

Phased Completion of the Bridges

The development of Al Jamayel Street was executed in phases, each bridge serving to ease traffic flow across specific routes:

1. First Bridge: Spanning 666 meters, with a two-lane capacity for 3,200 vehicles per hour, it facilitates smoother traffic flow from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Production City.
2. Second Bridge: Measuring 601 meters with two lanes, this bridge supports an additional capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour, connecting Al Jamayel Street eastwards to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and northwards to Al Qusais and Deira.
3. Third Bridge: Extending 664 meters, this bridge handles 3,200 vehicles per hour and facilitates traffic from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road southward to Al Yalayis Street, providing direct access towards Jebel Ali Port.
4. Fourth Bridge: This final bridge, completed in early November, spans 943 meters with two lanes in each direction. With a capacity of 8,000 vehicles per hour, it enhances the connectivity between Al Jamayel Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, ensuring seamless traffic movement across Dubai’s main highways.

A Major Step in Dubai Infrastructure Vision

The completion of the Al Jamayel Street Development Project aligns with Dubai’s ambitious plans to improve urban mobility, optimize traffic flow, and enhance road safety. By reducing congestion and travel times, this new corridor provides a better-quality road network that caters to Dubai’s growing population and facilitates smoother logistics and transportation across the emirate.

Conclusion

This strategic project highlights Dubai ongoing commitment to building a more connected city, ultimately contributing to a higher standard of living and boosting the city’s appeal as a leading global destination for residents, businesses, and tourists alike.