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overlaps at flyovers, and ensured the continuity of free-flowing traffic.

The activation of the two toll gates complements a master plan to develop and integrate road networks, facilities,
public transport lines, transport services, and intelligent road systems. It also aligns with policies aimed at reducing

reliance on private vehicles and encouraging public transport use, while improving traffic flow across Dubai’s road
network by redistributing traffic to alternative routes, such as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Dubai-Al Ain Road,
Ras Al Khor Street, and Al Manama Street.

The use of alternative Creek crossings, such as Infinity Bridge and Al Shindagha Tunnel, will also help facilitate

smoother traffic, encouraging residents and visitors to use less congested corridors.

Transport Policies

Toll policies encourage a shift towards public transport, including the metro, buses, marine transport, and soft mobility
options.

Existing toll gates have proven effective, reducing total travel time in Dubai by six million hours annually, decreasing
traffic on Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud Bridges by 26 percent, reducing travel time on Sheikh Zayed and Al Ittihad

Roads by 24 percent, and increasing public transport ridership by around 9 million passengers per year.

Traffic Benefits

Global consultants have studied and recommended the installation of toll gates at Business Bay Crossing and Al Safa

South.

Al Safa South toll gate, serving operational and regulatory purposes, is located on Sheikh Zayed Road (between Al
Meydan and Umm Al Sheif Streets), with a one-time toll fee applicable for trips between the North and South Al Safa
toll gates within a one-hour period.

This measure aims to maintain traffic service levels, accommodate traffic volumes, and control density across the road
network and intersections.

The Business Bay Crossing toll gate will divert traffic from Jebel Ali towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and
Emirates Road, reducing traffic on Al Khail Road by around 2,053 vehicles per hour, or approximately 15 percent, and

by about 1,218 vehicles per hour on Al Rebat Street, achieving a reduction of up to 16 percent.

Additionally, it will reduce traffic on Financial Centre Street by 5 percent and cut total travel time on the congested
section of Al Khail Road between Al Rebat and Ras Al Khor Streets by 20,000 hours daily in both directions.

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