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Dubai opens new roads to cut key commute times
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major road and bridge projects, including the Al Khail Road and Garn Al Sabkha Street Intersection improvements, aimed at reducing traffic congestion.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened several new road and bridge projects designed to slash commute times on major arteries. Understanding these new routes can help residents significantly shorten their daily travel to and from key business and residential districts.
Dubai residents navigating the city's busiest districts can expect shorter and smoother journeys following the opening of major road improvement projects by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). These infrastructure upgrades are designed to cut congestion and improve traffic flow on key corridors like Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Garn Al Sabkha Street. The most significant recent opening is the Garn Al Sabkha Street-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project. This Dh374 million development has increased the intersection's capacity to 28,800 vehicles per hour and is expected to cut peak-hour journey times by up to 40% for traffic heading from Garn Al Sabkha Street to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. ## How to Use the New Garn Al Sabkha Street Bridges This project includes two key bridges with four lanes in each direction. It directly benefits residents of Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Park, Al Furjan, and the surrounding areas, improving access to and from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. 1. **From Garn Al Sabkha St. to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road:** Use the new 960-metre, four-lane bridge. This will allow a free flow of traffic, bypassing the…