Roads & Transport Authority - Project Details

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street Improvement

Project description 

• Extends 3 km from the intersection with the Dubai-Al Ain Road up to the Academic City Roundabout
• Includes 120-metre bridges at the intersection of Dubai Silicon Oasis, comprised four lanes in each direction
• Widening the Street to four lanes in each direction in a sector extending 3 km
• Constructing a signalised intersection beneath the two bridges
• It includes traffic improvements at the Academic City Roundabout and highway street lighting services
• It includes improving the entrances and exits of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street by connecting with the intersection of Dubai-Al Ain Road

Project benefits

• Raises the capacity to 14,400 vehicles per hour in both directions
• Ensures a smooth traffic flow in both directions of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street
• Serves Dubai Silicon Oasis, over 25 universities and colleges, and a student population of 27,500 in addition to the surrounding development projects
• Ensures a seamless traffic flow to Dubai Silicon Oasis and Zayed University