Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces the opening of Phase One of Hessa Street Development Project. The project will significantly reduce congestion from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Zayed Road, over a length of 4.5km.
The works included the widening of Hessa Street, along with bridges at intersections with Al Asayel Street, First Al Khail Street, and Sheikh Zayed Road, expanding capacity to four lanes in each direction.
This enhances traffic flow from Al Khail Road towards Hessa Street and onwards to Sheikh Zayed Road. Overall project completion has reached 90%, with the remaining works including road works, bridges, intersection improvements, and cycling tracks scheduled for completion in the second quarter of this year.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, stated that the Dhs 690 million project is part of Dubai’s efforts to expand its road network and keep pace with urban and population growth.
The development will serve several residential and development areas, including Al Sufouh 2, Al Barsha residential area, and Jumeirah Village Circle. The population of the areas served by the project is expected to exceed 640,000 residents by 2030. Once completed, the project will double the road capacity from 8,000 vehicles to 16,000 vehicles per hour.
In addition, the project also includes a 13.5km cycling and e-scooter track, connecting Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills.
The cycling track features a dedicated bridge crossing Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, and incorporates a unique architectural design inspired by the surrounding environment.