RTA to develop internal roads in Al Awir 1

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday a project to construct 16.5 km of internal roads in Al Awir 1.

It aims to better serve residents by providing an additional entrance from Emirates Road, along with intersections and roundabouts to improve accessibility and reduce travel time.

The project also includes adding a lane to Emirates Road, extending from the entrance of Al Awir 1 to Sharjah, increasing the road's capacity by up to 16 per cent..

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated, "The objective is to accommodate the increasing traffic congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance road safety. Al Awir 1 is a key residential area encompassing villas, residential complexes, mosques, and service buildings."

Al Tayer added it "includes the construction of 5 km of internal roads within the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment residential project and a 7.5 km road connecting Emirates Road to Al Awir 1.

"This dual-lane road in each direction features intersections, roundabouts, and U-turns near Emirates Road to link the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment project with Emirates Road.

"The development of the new entrance and exit will double the capacity of the area’s access points, increasing from 1,500 vehicles per hour to 3,000 vehicles per hour i.e., an increase of 100 per cent. Additionally, the project involves adding a 4 km lane to Emirates Road, extending from the entrance of Al Awir 1 to Sharjah, with a speed limit of 110 km/h and a capacity of 2,000 vehicles per hour."