Dubai Unveils New Three-Lane Bridge to Enhance Traffic Flow

Summary:

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a three-lane bridge as part of the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project, which can accommodate 3,600 vehicles per hour. The project, 90% complete, will also include two tunnels and a bridge for left-turn movements, enhancing traffic flow. By 2030, the population in the serviced areas is expected to exceed 420,000. The project will increase Oud Metha Street's capacity by 50%, from 10,400 to 15,600 vehicles per hour, and reduce travel time from 20 minutes to just 5 minutes.