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As part of the plan, the RTA is also set to install the Al Safa South Toll Gate on Sheikh
Zayed Road, positioned between Al Meydan and Umm Al Sheif Streets. The introduction
of a single tariff for crossings between the two Safa Gates within a one-hour window is
expected to enhance operational efficiency and organizational purposes.

To manage traffic flows effectively, the RTA encourages the use of alternative traffic
corridors such as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Dubai – Al Ain Road, Ras Al Khor
Road, and Al Manama Street. The authority also advocates for the utilization of
alternative Creek crossings, including the Infinity Bridge and Al Shindagha Tunnel, to
alleviate congestion on major routes.

Both toll gates are slated to become fully operational by November 2024, coinciding
with the completion of the Al Khail Road Improvement Project. This project
encompasses the construction of five intersections and braided ramps, along with the
introduction of rapid traffic solutions at key points along Al Khail Road.

Speaking about the toll gates, H.E. Mattar Al Tayer emphasized their role in reducing
travel time in Dubai, stating, “The existing toll gates contributed to reducing the total
travel time in Dubai by 6 million hours annually, decreasing traffic volumes on the Al
Maktoum and Al Garhoud bridges by 26%, reducing travel times on Sheikh Zayed Road
and Al Ittihad Street by 24%, and increasing the number of mass transit users by 9
million riders per annum.”

The Business Bay Crossing Gate is expected to reroute traffic from Jebel Ali towards
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Emirates Roads, resulting in a 15% reduction in traffic
on Al Khail Road. Meanwhile, the Al Safa South Gate aims to optimize traffic flow on
Sheikh Zayed Road and surrounding streets, contributing to reduced congestion.

Highlighting the comprehensive nature of RTA’s infrastructure projects, Al Tayer noted,
“RTA has completed a wide range of mega projects totalling over AED146 billion in
value.” These projects include the world’s longest driverless metro network, the Dubai
Tram, an extended bus route network, and a modern fleet of public buses with low
carbon emissions.

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