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Impact of new toll gates
Al Haddad earlier explained to Khaleej Times: For Al Safa South gate, “we
expect to improve flow of traffic allocation between Financial Centre Street
and Meydan Street. It will reduce right-turn traffic volume from Sheikh Zayed
Road to Meydan Street by 15 per cent; and redistribute traffic to the larger
First Al Khail Street and Al Asayel Street."
He reiterated that Al Safa South gate is a technical solution linked with the
existing northern Al Safa gate. “This means there is just a single payment for
those passing through both the northern and southern Safa gates within an
hour.”
He also explained that with the upcoming 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.”

Will Salik fees increase?

Al Haddad categorically said, “any adjustments to the tariffs are a decision for
the RTA and are subject to approval by the Executive Council of Dubai."
He also noted, “there is no fixed schedule for new toll gates,” (aside from
those opening in November), further explaining, “the introduction of a new
toll gate primarily rests on traffic and congestion levels and depends on the
outcomes of technical and traffic studies".

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/dubai-10th-salik-toll-gate-now-up-to-be-
operational-in-november