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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that one of the city’s busiest
raised thoroughfares, Al Maktoum Bridge will operate partial, time-based closures until
January 16, 2025. In a post on X.com that has since been removed, the RTA announced
that between Mondays and Saturdays the bridge will be closed from 11pm until 5am,
and that it will be closed for a full 24 hours each Sunday. The reason for the partial
closure has been stated as maintenance works.
Top-up amount of nol cards
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new minimum top-up
amount for nol cards at Dubai Metro stations. As of August 17, 2024, commuters visiting
the ticking office must top-up their nol cards with a minimum of Dhs50. However, the
new minimum amount does not apply if commuters top up their balance online.
According to the RTA, the quickest way to top up your nol card is via the nol Pay app,
the official RTA website, RTA Dubai app.
Huge new bridge connecting Dubai Harbour
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the construction of a new
two-lane bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour. The mega road
project, spanning 1500 metres, is capable of carrying 6,000 vehicles per hour and is set
to cut traffic congestion and dramatically reduce travel time to the harbour from 12
minutes to three minutes.
Paid parking in Dubai Mall
Salik in cooperation with Emaar Malls announced that parking at Dubai Mall will soon
become a paid service. The payment will include a barrier-free system which will be put
in place by Salik. It is expected to be rolled out in the third quarter of 2024. The process
will be automated and customers will be charged using vehicle plate recognition. The
payment will be deducted directly from the customer’s Salik user account – the same
way it works when you pass the tolls. The price is yet to be announced, so stay tuned
to What’s On for updates.
Images:RTA
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