Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a key contract for the second phase of Hessa Street Development project spanning a 3-km-long corridor between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
The scope of work includes upgradation of three major intersections by constructing bridges extending 8,835m in addition to a 480-m tunnel, as well as improvements to entry and exit points along several connecting roads.
On completion, the project will boost Hessa Street’s capacity by 100%, from 4,000 to 8,000 vehicles per hour. It will also cater to 10 residential and development areas benefiting approximately 650,000 residents, while reducing journey time from 24 minutes to five minutes.
According to RTA, work is under way on the Phase I of Hessa Street Development which involves building of bridges and dedicated cycling tracks as well as upgradation of intersections. With steady progress being made on the project, the Phase I is due for completion in April. More
