Press Releases
24 Nov 2018
a contract for the construction of 77km internal roads at Al Khawaneej 2
According to the implementation of the 5-year plan endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to construct internal roads in several residential areas of Dubai, the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for the construction of internal roads at Al Khawaneej 2 extending 77 km in a session chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors.
“The construction of internal roads at Al Khawaneej 2 stems from RTA’s commitment towards improving the infrastructure of Dubai’s residential areas, which covers road construction, street lighting and rainwater drainage systems. Such works are a necessity due to the demographic and urban expansion, and contributes to the general welfare and happiness of the people in the Emirate,” said Al Tayer.
“The new project covers the construction of internal roads network spanning 77 km, comprising 68 km of single roads and 9 km of collector dual carriageways. It also includes the construction of internal roads along with the associated infrastructure works, which includes rainwater drainage network, enhancements to the electricity and water networks, and street lighting.
“RTA is also progressing in the construction of internal roads for the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Est project at Oud Al Mateena 1. Which covers the construction of internal roads extending 7 km and linking them with the surrounding roads network to ensure safe and smooth access to and from nearby areas. The Project, also includes street lights, roadside parkings and pedestrian walkways, and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2019,” explained Al Tayer.
“RTA is currently also undertaking the initial phase of the internal roads project at Sama Al Jaddaf extending 12 km. Several junctions will be constructed, including two signalised junctions and street lighting works. The project aims to improve roads network in the area and link it with the surrounding roads such as Al Khail Road to the south and Sheikh Rashid Street to the north, besides ensuring smooth traffic flow in the area.”
“RTA has also completed internal roads projects at Nad Al Sheba 4 and Hatta. Works included the construction of 56 km roads; 50 km at Nad Al Sheba 4 (District 282) and 6 km at Nad Al Sheba 1 (District 618). It also covered utility works such as street lighting, and rainwater drainage systems.”
“The internal roads Project at Makan Community, Hatta which has 346 houses built by Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Est, included the construction of 8 km internal roads, car parks, pavements and street-lighting,” concluded Al Tayer.