The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the Hessa Street Improvement Project contract, a significant move toward developing the city’s road infrastructure. With a total cost of Dh689 million, this project aims to revamp the 4.5km stretch from the Sheikh Zayed Road intersection to Al Khail Road intersection.

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According to the new directives, the Hessa Street project will see a sizable expansion from its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road to its intersection with Al Khail Road stretching 4.5km bumping up its capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour.

Similarly, the Umm Suqeim Street project will also undergo an increase in capacity, from its intersection with Al Khail Road to its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road extending 4.6km, bringing up its capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour as well. Aside from these major streets, Al Khaleej Street will receive improvements stretching 3km from the Infinity Bridge ramp to Cairo Street. The additional construction of three underpasses stretching a total of 1.65km, will add an estimated capacity of 12, 000 vehicles per hour.

All of the changes are expected to reduce traffic, ease congestion and lower the travel time of drivers commuting on these roads on a daily basis. A number of road improvement projects have been implemented this year in order to help ease the traffic around the city.

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