Dubai: 5 new bridges over Trade Centre roundabout to bring travel time down to 1 minute

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00:00RTA awards contract for Trade Centre roundabout development project.

00:14Why is this project important for Dubai?

00:17The roundabout is located in the heart of Dubai and connects five key roads.

00:23It serves several commercial, residential and developmental areas.

00:32The project supports major global events, exhibitions and conventions.

00:38It is a key attraction for numerous investors seeking access to regional markets.

00:48How will RTA execute the Trade Centre roundabout development project?

00:53Five bridges will be constructed, spanning 5,000 metres in total.

00:58An upper level bridge will be constructed consisting of two lanes from Sheikh Zayed

01:02Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street towards Deira.

01:07Two bridges, each with two lanes in each direction, will connect Sheikh Rashid Road with the 2nd

01:12December Street.

01:15Two additional bridges will link Al-Mustakbal Street with the 2nd December Street, providing

01:20two lanes in each direction from Al-Majlis Street to the 22nd December Street.

01:25The existing roundabout will be converted into a surface level intersection to improve

01:30traffic flow on the existing roads.

01:34What are the benefits of the Trade Centre roundabout development project?

01:39Enhancing traffic flow and direct connectivity at one of Dubai's key attraction points.

01:45Doubling the capacity of the intersection.

01:49Reducing delay times at the intersection from 12 minutes to 90 seconds.

01:54Reducing travel time from Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street from 6

02:01minutes to just 1 minute.

02:04Serving more than half a million residents and visitors.

02:08Supporting leading economic, commercial, tourism and development destinations.

02:15The project start date, November 2024.

02:20The project completion date, December 2026.