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Continuing its efforts in enhancing the emirate’s infrastructure to meet the demands of its growing population and rapid urbanisation, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for constructing Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project.
This followed the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to complement the development of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project and match the ongoing rapid population growth and urbanisation of the area, and under the oversight of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, Dubai’s RTA, according to Emirates News Agency – WAM.
Extending from the end of the ramp of Infinity Bridge in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej and Cairo Streets, the tunnel has six lanes – stretching 1,650 m – capable of accommodating up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
According to Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel is part of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project; one of the expansive projects currently undertaken by RTA.
This corridor extends 13 km along Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street, encompassing the upgrade of 15 intersections and benefiting numerous residential and developmental communities including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, and Mina Rashid.
