Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for the development of Umm Suqeim Street, Al Wasl Road, Al Safa Street, and 7 intersections along Jumeirah Street.
The project includes the construction of bridges and tunnels extending approximately 11,000 metres in total, along with at-grade road widening works. The project supports Dubai’s comprehensive development, accommodates urban expansion and population growth, and contributes to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors.
The project covers upgrading Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road; Al Wasl Road from its intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to its intersection with 2nd December Street; Al Safa Street from its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Wasl Road; and 7 intersections along Jumeirah Street. Upon completion, the project will increase the capacity of Umm Suqeim Street to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and raise the capacity of Al Wasl and Al Safa Streets to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions for each street.
The project goes beyond widening and upgrading roads to introduce creative and aesthetic elements across the area. It includes enhanced pedestrian walkways and a cycling track to provide safer, more accessible routes for all, alongside public boulevard plazas and urban spaces that promote community interaction and create vibrant, inclusive urban environments.
The project includes the development of 6 intersections along Umm Suqeim Street with Jumeirah Street, Al Wasl Road, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. It also includes the construction of 4 bridges and 2 tunnels extending 4,100 metres in total. A tunnel will be constructed at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street and Jumeirah Street, with 2 lanes in each direction, along with a signalised at-grade junction. Another tunnel will be constructed at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street and Al Wasl Road, providing 2 lanes from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Jumeirah Street, while ensuring free and direct at-grade traffic flow towards Sheikh Zayed Road.
The project also includes the construction of 2 bridges at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street and Sheikh Zayed Road to eliminate traffic overlapping at the existing junction. It will also add 1 lane on Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with First Al Khail Street to Al Asayel Street, increasing the number of lanes to 5 in each direction. The development of the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street and Al Khail Road includes the construction and widening of 2 elevated links: the first connecting Al Khail Road to Al Quoz Industrial Area, and the second serving traffic from Umm Suqeim Street to Al Khail Road towards Deira.
Al Wasl Road Development extends 15 km from its intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to 2nd December Street. It includes widening the street from 2 to 3 lanes in each direction and upgrading 7 intersections along Al Wasl Road with Al Thanya Street, Al Manara Street, Umm Al Sheif Street, Umm Amara Street, Al Urouba Street, Al Hudaiba Street and 2nd December Street.
The development covers at-grade improvements at these intersections, in addition to the construction of 5 tunnels extending 3,850 metres. It will cut journey time along Al Wasl Road by 50% and increase capacity from 8,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
The project includes improvements to the intersection of Al Wasl Street and Al Thanya Street, as well as the construction of a unidirectional tunnel at the intersection of Al Wasl Road and Al Manara Street. The tunnel will have 3 lanes and branch into 2 routes: 2 lanes from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Jumeirah Street, and 2 lanes from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Umm Suqeim Street, with a capacity of 4,800 vehicles per hour.
The project also includes a 650-metre tunnel on Umm Al Sheif Street, with 2 lanes from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Jumeirah Street and a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour. In addition, a 605-metre unidirectional tunnel will be constructed at the intersection of Al Wasl Road and Umm Amara Street towards 2nd December Street, with 2 lanes and a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour.
The project further includes a 565-metre unidirectional tunnel at the intersection of Al Wasl Road and Al Urouba Street towards Jumeirah Street, with 2 lanes and a capacity of 1,400 vehicles per hour.
Al Safa Street
Al Safa Street Development Project extends 1,500 metres from Sheikh Zayed Road to its intersection with Al Wasl Road. It includes the construction of 2 bridges and 2 tunnels extending 3,120 metres in total, along with at-grade road widening, junction improvements and traffic signal upgrades. The project will cut journey time on Al Safa Street from 12 minutes to 3 minutes and increase capacity from 6,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
The project includes 2 bridges. The first will serve traffic from Al Wasl Road towards Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Street. It will feature 4 lanes, extend 1,005 metres, with an estimated capacity of 6,400 vehicles per hour. The second bridge will serve traffic from Al Satwa Street towards Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Street. It will feature 2 lanes, extend 360 metres with a capacity of 2,800 vehicles per hour.
The project also includes 2 tunnels. The first will serve traffic from Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Street towards Al Wasl Road. It will feature 2 lanes, extend 1,005 metres and have a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour. The second tunnel will be located at the intersection of Al Wasl Road and Al Safa Street. It will extend 750 metres, feature 2 lanes in each direction and have an estimated capacity of 6,400 vehicles per hour in both directions.
It also includes widening the street from 3 signal-controlled lanes to 4 lanes in each direction, as well as upgrading dedicated pedestrian and cycling paths, urban spaces and landscaping.
Upon completion, the project will improve traffic flow from the upper deck of Financial Centre Street and Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Safa Street and onward to Al Wasl Road, and vice versa. It will also strengthen connectivity between several key road corridors in the area and enhance road safety.
Jumeirah Street
The project also includes the improvement of 7 intersections along Jumeirah Street at Al Thanya Street, Al Manara Street, Umm Al Sheif Street, Al Urouba Street, 39B Street, Al Hudaiba Street and 2nd December Street. The works include a package of at-grade improvements aimed at increasing capacity, improving traffic flow along the corridor and reducing congestion at intersections.
