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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

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive

Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, said,

“Toll gates are part of transport policies aimed to support

roads infrastructure and public transport projects by

distributing traffic across the entire road network, thus

achieving optimal use of those roads. The traffic toll

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