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11/4/24, 2:32 PM Two new toll gates to open at key Dubai crossings

New Toll Gates

Business Bay Crossing Gate

The Business Bay Crossing Gate, located on Al Khail Road, is expected to divert traffic from Jebel Ali
towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road, significantly reducing congestion on

several key routes. The new gate is projected to cut traffic on Al Khail Road by up to 15 percent, while
Al Rebat Street may experience a 16% decrease in vehicles, leading to smoother traffic on Financial

Centre Street.

Additionally, the RTA estimates this gate could reduce daily travel times by around 20,000 hours on the
busiest sections of Al Khail Road.

According to Ibrahim Al Haddad, CEO of Salik, “The new gates are set to decrease traffic by up to 16
percent, offering tangible relief on Dubai’s busiest roads and reducing overall congestion.”

Al Safa South Gate

The Al Safa South Gate, strategically positioned on Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Meydan and Umm

Al Sheif Streets, complements the existing northern Al Safa gate. In a sustainable, user-friendly feature, a
single toll will be charged for vehicles crossing both gates within an hour, ensuring seamless travel
across Sheikh Zayed Road.

The impact of Al Safa South Gate is anticipated to be substantial, including a 15 percent reduction in

right-turn traffic from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Meydan Street and a 42 percent reduction in traffic
volumes moving from Al Meydan and Al Safa Streets towards Sheikh Zayed Road. Overall, the new gate

is expected to optimise the flow of vehicles on both First Al Khail Street and Al Asayel Street, reducing
congestion in these areas by up to 4 percent.

Al Haddad expressed enthusiasm over the sustainability features introduced: “Both new toll gates will be
almost 100 per cent solar powered, which is a first for Salik and something we have been focused on

achieving for some time. This supports our sustainable growth agenda, aligned with Dubai’s goals and

our commitment to green energy,” he added.

Benefits for Dubai’s Road Network

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