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RTA adds Salik toll gate on Business

Bay Crossing, operations to start in

November 2024

19 Jan, 2024

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) today announced the introduction of a new toll gate
(Salik) at the Business Bay Crossing. The move is aligned with the RTA’s comprehensive strategic
plan to develop and integrate road networks, public transport routes and services and enhance
technical road and transport systems. The initiative also reflects the RTA’s commitment to
implementing policies aimed at encouraging public transport usage and reducing dependence on
private vehicles.
The RTA also announced the installation of the Al Safa South Toll Gate on Sheikh Zayed Road,
between Al Meydan and Umm Al Sheif Streets, for operational and organisational purposes. A
single tariff will be required when crossing between the two Safa Gates (north and south) within a
one-hour window.
These measures are part of the RTA’s efforts to streamline traffic flows on Dubai's roads by
rerouting traffic to alternative traffic corridors such as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Dubai
- Al Ain Road, Ras Al Khor Road , and Al Manama Street. They also encourage the use of
alternative Creek crossings such as the Infinity Bridge and Al Shindagha Tunnel, besides
encouraging residents and visitors to opt for less crowded traffic routes.
As per RTA’s plan, the two gates are set to be fully operational by November 2024, in concurrence
with the completion of the Al Khail Road Improvement Project. The project encompasses the
construction of five intersections and braided ramps along with the introduction of rapid traffic
solutions at two key points along Al Khail Road. It also includes enhancing the surface
intersections of First Al Khail Road with Al Meydan and Al Zumurrud Streets.
Transport policies

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