RTA awards $544m contract for Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor project

Summary:

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a AED2 billion ($544 million) contract for the Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project in Dubai. Spanning 12 km, the project will connect major road corridors and includes the construction of seven bridges and eight tunnels. It aims to enhance traffic flow, accommodating around 16,000 vehicles per hour and reducing travel time between Umm Al Sheif Street and Emirates Road by 54%. Expected to be completed by the end of 2028, the project supports Dubai's urban growth and economic development initiatives.