Bridges are architectural wonders and buildings that fascinate people. They appear to help with travel while also enhancing a location’s beauty. Everyone’s attention seems to be drawn to the announcement of this new flyover in Dubai. Ras Al Khor and Nad Al Hamar are now connected by a new flyover that was recently opened by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority. Let’s understand how it can help Emiratis in their commute.
The New Flyover Will Connect The Two Neighborhoods Of Dubai
#RTA opened the flyover that connects Ras Al Khor and Nad Al Hamar Roads, as part of the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Improvement Project.
Construction includes bridges and underpasses that span 1,471 metres, which will ramp up the road capacity to 30,000 vehicles per hour. pic.twitter.com/AqGFX6Fdiw— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 19, 2023
The 988m-long, two-lane bridge will increase traffic flow to 30,000 cars per hour. According to the Dubai Media Office on Sunday, it stretches from the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road and Nad Al Hamar Road to the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road.
The construction of a second two-lane, 115-meter flyover will facilitate traffic flow from Ras Al Khor Road to Nad Al Hamar Road in the direction of the Dubai-Al Ain Road. Also, a 368-meter, two-lane underpass is in process of construction to allow vehicles travelling from Ras Al Khor Road into Nad Al Hamar to make a right turn.
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This Bridge Is Part Of The Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Upgrading Project Phase 2
#RTA opened (today Sunday) the flyover that connects Ras Al Khor and Nad Al Hamar Roads, as part of Phase II of the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Improvement Project, https://t.co/6pqh6VIL3f pic.twitter.com/shIHvDki8P
— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 19, 2023
RTA announced in December that it had finished phase 1, which ran from the intersection of Ras Al Khor and Dubai-Al Ain Road to the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road and Nad Al Hamar Road.
The work entailed lengthening all flyovers leading to Dubai Creek Harbour by 1.73km and adding a fourth lane of 4km in length in each direction.
RTA Dubai recently announced a new bridge construction in the Silicon Oasis. It involved the construction of a new 3 km-long road. It connects the Academic City roundabout to the conjunction of the Dubai-Al Ain Road.
At the junction of Silicon Oasis, the RTA also opened two bridges. Each of them is 120 metres long and additionally has four lanes in each direction.
According to RTA, these upgrades will increase Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street’s traffic capacity. Expect up to 14,400 cars per hour in both directions.
Cover Image Courtesy: Twitter/ RTA Dubai