Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has decided to replace the old single-lane road – which links Saih Al-Salam Road with the the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park – with a new 11km dual carriageway under the Saih Al-Dahal Road Improvement Project.
In May 2022, the 11km dual carriageway road will open, with two lanes in each direction, along with a median and three roundabouts to ease the movement in all directions. The new road will link with the entry points of Al Qudra Lakes.
“The project aims to increase the road intake from an existing 1,800 vehicles to 4,000 in each direction to accommodate the continued growth in traffic volumes and ease the mobility of residents and visitors to the oasis on both sides of the road, desert areas and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park,” said Mattar Al Tayer, director-general, chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
“The project complements a series of projects completed by RTA in the area, such as the 23 km long Dubai Cycling Track, which links with the existing cycling track at Saih Al-Salam running alongside Al Qudra Road at the Gateway of the Dubai Cycling Track in the direction of the Emirates Road. From there it links with the Latifa bint Hamdan Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Barari district and up to Nad Al Sheba community.”
Al Tayer added: “The cycling track at Saih Al-Salam, which extends about 115 km, is fitted with several amenities including outlets for renting bikes and accessories, a fully-equipped clinic, and 10 rest areas along the cycling path fitted with seats and bike racks.”
Several development projects have been completed in the area, including the widening of Saih Al-Salam Road over a 21 km stretch from Al Qudra R/A, nearby the cycling rest area, up to the intersection with the Dubai-Al Ain Road via Al Lisaili and Al Marmoom.
Nine R/As are being constructed at junctions to ease the traffic flow and enhance the traffic safety of the neighbourhood.
The RTA’s projects also included the construction of four camel and horse crossings, a cycling track, service roads, parking spaces, and widening of the existing parking area at the Dubai International Endurance Village in addition to street lighting and rainwater drainage networks.
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