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11/4/24, 2:32 PM Two new toll gates to open at key Dubai crossings
The new toll gates at Business Bay and Al Safa South represent a pivotal step in a larger plan to integrate
road networks and transportation systems across Dubai. Designed to encourage more widespread use of

alternative routes, public transport, and sustainable mobility options, the new gates are expected to
relieve bottlenecks on major thoroughfares like Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Al Rebat Street.

The new toll points will also reduce the reliance on private vehicles, aiming to achieve smoother, more
sustainable traffic flows in Dubai’s busiest areas.

Transport Policies

The RTA’s transport policies supporting these new tolls are targeted at optimising existing road
infrastructure while promoting public transport options.

In the past, Dubai’s toll gates have successfully alleviated pressure on major bridges, with 26 percent

reduced traffic on Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud Bridges, as well as shorter travel times along Sheikh
Zayed and Al Ittihad Roads.

By encouraging shifts to public transport options, including the metro, buses, and marine transport, these
policies have seen public transport ridership grow by approximately 9 million passengers per year.

Traffic Benefits

As part of a broad transportation overhaul, global consultants advised on the strategic placement of these
gates to address congestion hotspots:

Business Bay Crossing Gate will reduce traffic on Al Khail Road by 15 percent, diverting approximately
2,053 vehicles per hour, and decrease the load on Al Rebat Street by up to 16 percent.

Al Safa South Gate will reduce traffic by approximately 15% for right-turn movements from Sheikh

Zayed Road to Meydan Street and optimise usage of First Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street by around
4 percent.

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