Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully completed the traffic enhancements and road improvements at 4 key locations within the Al Safa 1 Schools Complex. These enhancements and improvements are a part of the RTAs consistent efforts to improvise the efficiency and effectiveness of Dubai’s road network and further raise the safety standards and protocols.
These enhancements or necessary upgrades include widening of entry and exit points, introducing traffic-calming steps such as pedestrian crossings and new traffic lights. All these efforts are focused towards ensuring a smooth traffic flow and improved safety standards across Dubai’s road network.
The Director of Roads at the Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA, Hamad Al Shehhi said, “The latest improvements in the Al Safa 1 have been implemented to benefit road users, including service providers from the business community, students, and about 60K residents of the neighbourhood. As Dubai’s prominent economic position and global appeal make it a unique destination for living and working, RTA is committed to continuously improving traffic flow and upgrading the quality of roads across the Emirate.”
Traffic works were carried out at four different locations. At the first location, a 255-metre lane was added to the service road for vehicles travelling from the junction of Sheikh Zayed Road with Al Hadiqa Road (second junction) towards the roundabout leading to Street 13. This enhancement is expected to improve traffic flow and reduce travel time to Al Safa 1 Schools Complex by 20%.
“The second location involved the creation of 22 parallel parking slots near Al Safa School and Al Ittihad School, aimed at easing congestion during peak hours and streamlining traffic flow during student pick-up and drop-off times, thereby achieving the highest traffic safety standards, he further said.
In the end, Hamad Al Shehhi, the Director of Dubai RTA concluded, “At the third location, RTA has completed the widening of the exit leading to Al Wasl Street from Street 19 by adding a 330-metre-long lane and reducing the number of left-turn lanes to one. This adjustment helps redistribute traffic volumes, along with improvements to the traffic signal at the intersection with Al Wasl Street, and the addition of 18 parking slots opposite Jumeirah College.
“The fourth location involved the creation of an additional U-turn exit on Al Wasl Street, along with the installation of a traffic signal and a pedestrian crossing. These measures are designed to enhance traffic safety for both motorists and pedestrians, aiming to reduce the incident rate in the area.”
Source: Mediaoffice
