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9/4/24, 11:21 AM Dubai: 2 New Salik Gates To Be Solar-Powered, Cut Traffic Congestion Across Key Roads
“A study conducted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on the impact of the new
gates highlighted that the installation of the new gates is expected to yield various benefits in

easing traffic and improve the movement of vehicles,” Ibrahim Al Haddad, CEO of Salik –
Dubai's exclusive toll gate operator – told Khaleej Times in an exclusive interview.

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He explained:“As a result of the Business Bay Crossing gate, traffic congestion is expected to
reduce on Al Khail Road by 12 to 15 per cent, while traffic volume on Al Rabat Street is
expected to reduce by 10 to 16 per cent.

For Al Safa South gate,“we expect to improve flow of traffic allocation between Financial

Center Street and Meydan Street; reduce right-turn traffic volume from Sheikh Zayed Road to
Meydan Street by 15 per cent; and to redistribute traffic to use the larger First Al Khail Street

and Al Asayel Street,” he added.

Al Haddad also explained Al Safa South gate is a technical solution linked with the existing
northern Al Safa gate.“This means there is just one single payment for those passing through

both the northern and southern Safa gates within an hour.”

Ibrahim Al Haddad, CEO of Salik. Photo: Supplied

“Previous analysis using specialised traffic tools and models have shown that the current
eight toll gates have contributed to reducing the total travel time across the emirate by
approximately 6 million hours annually and increasing the number of public transport users by

about 9 million passengers annually,” underscored the Salik CEO, who also gave more details

about Salik operations in Dubai.

Here are further details of the interview, including if there are plans to introduce more toll
gates or hike up Salik fees.

When will the new toll gates begin operation?

Al Haddad confirmed the two new gates are expected to be operational by the end of
November.“Everything is on track, and we are not expecting any delays,” he noted, adding:“A

subsequent announcement will be issued to the public by RTA and Salik prior to the
commencement of operations.

“We are also very pleased to highlight that both new toll gates will be almost 100 per cent

solar powered, which is a first for Salik and something that we have been focused on
achieving for some time. This supports our sustainable growth agenda, aligned with Dubai's

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