His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has opened the Dubai - Al Ain Road Improvement Project.
The road was built at a cost of Dhs 2 billion and will provide ease to commute.
The improvements made go on for 17km from the intersection of Emirates Road to the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road, with the roads widened from three to six lanes in each direction and six main interchanges along with bridges and ramps constructed.
The improvement project will benefit university students with their commute and increases the flow of vehicles from 12,000 to 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
Travel time on the Dubai - Al Ain Road from the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road to the intersection of the Emirates Road will be reduced by 50%, from 16 minutes to 8 minutes during peak hours.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said, “Dubai continues to advance the implementation of infrastructure development plans aimed at enhancing human welfare and catalysing sustainable economic growth. The Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project reflects His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai’s vision for creating the world’s best infrastructure in the emirate. It is also part of our broader strategy to transform Dubai into the world’s best place to live, work and visit as well as strengthen our readiness to meet future needs in one of the fastest growing cities worldwide.”