Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a AED2 billion ($544 million) contract for the development of the Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project in Dubai.
Extending 12 km, the project will form a new strategic corridor that strengthens connectivity between Dubai's key road corridors, linking Sheikh Zayed Road, through Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, to Emirates Road.
The project scope includes the construction of seven bridges extending 2,300m and eight tunnels covering 900m, enhancing traffic flow and improving the efficiency of the road network.
The new corridor is expected to have a capacity of around 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and accommodate more than 130,000 trips per day, said RTA in its statement.
It will also reduce travel time between Umm Al Sheif Street and Emirates Road from 33 minutes to 15 minutes, a 54% reduction, while supporting current and future development projects and enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, it added.
Announcing the contract award, Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, said developing the road network is one of the key pillars of keeping pace with rapid urban and economic growth, supporting sustainable development, reinforcing Dubai's standing as an investment hub, and consolidating its position as the best city in the world to live, work and visit.
“Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project forms part of RTA's efforts to support strategic road corridors experiencing rising traffic volumes, such as Al Khail Road, Dubai–Al Ain Road, Umm Suqeim Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The project will contribute to distributing traffic flow and managing demand,” he stated.
New Strategic Corridor
According to him, Dubai has adopted a proactive approach to infrastructure development, centred on delivering major projects ahead of growth requirements.
This ensures the road network is ready to accommodate the urban, population and economic expansion witnessed by the emirate, he stated.
“RTA continues to deliver strategic projects that strengthen connectivity between different areas, enhance traffic efficiency and ensure smoother mobility. These projects have a positive impact on quality of life and support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, both of which aim to reinforce Dubai's leadership as a global model for sustainable urban development,” he added.
Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor is one of the strategic projects being implemented by RTA to enhance connectivity between Dubai's key road corridors.
The project includes expanding Latifa bint Hamdan Street to four lanes in each direction and constructing an integrated system of multi-level free-flow interchanges, bridges and loop ramps that provide all traffic movements.
It also involves the development of parts of Al Meydan Street and constructing a new interchange to serve development projects in the area.
It also includes the construction of 12.5 km of cycling tracks, linking them with the existing network to form an integrated route from Al Qudra to Jumeirah. This supports the sustainable mobility system and enhances mobility options across the emirate.-TradeArabia News Service
