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and the Falcon Interchange as part of Al Shindagha

Corridor Improvement Project, besides completing the

construction of internal road networks in multiple

residential areas,”

commented Al Tayer.

“The number of lanes on Dubai Creek crossings

increased from 19 lanes in 2006 to 54 lanes in 2023,

contributing to the increased capacity of Dubai Creek

crossings from 36,000 vehicles per hour in both

directions in 2006 to 108,000 vehicles per hour in 2023.

The number of bridges and tunnels increased from 129 in

2006 to 1070 by the end of last year. Additionally, the

number of pedestrian bridges and tunnels more than

quadrupled, rising from 26 in 2006 to 122 during the same

period, including bridges and tunnels for the Dubai Metro

and Tram.

“The length of dedicated cycling tracks increased from 9

km in 2006 to 544 km in 2023 and is expected to rise to

1000 km by 2030. Coastal areas such as Jumeirah, Al

Sufouh, and Marina will be connected with external tracks

in the Al Qudra, Saih Al Salam, and Nad Al Sheba,

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