RTA's Al Qudra street Dhs798m project set to benefit 400,000 people

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for Al Qudra Street Development Project.

The project is designed to optimise traffic flow, improve mobility for residents and visitors throughout the emirate, and support Dubai's ongoing urban development and population growth.

Costing Dhs798 million, the project extends from the intersection of Al Qudra Street with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, continuing through Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and reaching Emirates Road. It encompasses the development of several interchanges, the construction of bridges totalling 2,700 metres, and the expansion of the existing street by 11.6 kilometres.

The project is set to enhance the street's capacity and decrease travel time from 9.4 minutes to 2.8 minutes. It will also cater to residential and development areas, benefiting an estimated population of 400,000 residents and visitors.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stated: "Al Qudra Street Development Project is one of the major projects undertaken by RTA to enhance the vertical (East-West) road network. It extends from the intersection of Al Qudra Street with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passing through Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and continues up to Emirates Road. It serves several key development areas, including Arabian Ranches 1 and 2, Dubai Motor City, Dubai Studio City, Akoya, Mudon, DAMAC Hills, and The Sustainable City."

“This project will enhance road capacity and optimise traffic flow at key strategic intersections, alleviating congestion and reducing travel times between different areas. It will also facilitate seamless traffic movement on Al Qudra Street towards Emirates Road, providing direct connectivity to Al Qudra City and vice versa. Additionally, the project will enhance road safety standards while supporting urban growth and stimulating economic activity in the surrounding areas."

Al Tayer added: "The project involves enhancing the intersection of Al Qudra Street with the connecting road between Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studio City. This will be achieved through the construction of a 600-metre bridge on Al Qudra Street, featuring four lanes in each direction. This enhancement is designed to improve traffic flow on both Al Qudra Street and the connecting road, increasing the street's capacity from 6,600 vehicles per hour to 19,200 vehicles per hour. Moreover, it will reduce waiting time at the intersection from 113 seconds to 52 seconds, significantly improving overall traffic efficiency."

Al Tayer elaborated on the project scope, stating: "The project also includes upgrading the intersection of Al Qudra Street with Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street by constructing a 700-metre bridge with seven lanes in both directions. The upgrade includes auxiliary lanes for side ramps with two lanes each, ensuring smooth transitions in all directions without disrupting the mainstream traffic flow."

Furthermore, the project entails the construction of a 500-metre bridge to facilitate traffic flow from Al Qudra Street to Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street towards Jebel Ali. A 900-metre bridge will also be built to serve traffic heading from Al Qudra Street to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street in the direction of Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport."

"The project also includes the construction of service roads on both sides of Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, spanning three kilometres, to enhance connectivity with surrounding development projects. Upgrading the intersection will increase the street's capacity from 7,800 vehicles per hour to 19,400 vehicles per hour, reducing the waiting time at the second intersection from 393 seconds to 60 seconds."

Al Tayer further explained: "The project involves extending Al Qudra Street from the intersection with Emirates Road to the roundabout, serving key development areas such as Town Square, Mira, and DAMAC Hills 2. This includes expanding lanes in both directions along 3.4 kilometres of Al Qudra Street, from the Emirates Road intersection to the existing roundabout in the developers' area, thereby enhancing connectivity and traffic flow in these growing communities."