Dubai Airports has welcomed the start of an Airport Road expansion programme by Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) that will increase capacity and ease congestion during peak periods as the works are completed over the next 18-24 months.

“Over the past seven years passenger traffic has more than doubled and we have climbed the ranks to become the world’s number one airport for international passenger traffic,” said Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths.

“In that time we have opened Terminal 3, Concourse B, Concourse A and most recently Concourse D. The investment of some $13 billion has paid huge dividends as now aviation supports more than 19 per cent of employment and 27 per cent of Dubai’s GDP (gross domestic product),” he stated.  

"Expansion in the air obviously drives the need for expansion on the ground and throughout our period of continuous and considerable growth the RTA has been instrumental in supporting access and connectivity to the airport for the citizens of Dubai, including the commencement of metro service in 2009," remarked  Griffiths.

The new airport road expansion programme will serve to further enhance access and provide us with the capacity we need to serve the growing demand, he added.

The road enhancements will be undertaken at a number of junctions along Airport Road, including Marrakesh and Casablanca streets.

The RTA has confirmed road capacity will be fully maintained throughout construction to limit inconvenience, however, some delays may be experienced as diversions and modifications are made.

Dubai Airports has appealed to the the passengers to start early from home during the peak periods… specifically on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and holiday travel periods due to the heavy rush at the airport.-TradeArabia News Service