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9/4/24, 11:21 AM Dubai's New Salik Gates to Be Solar-Powered, Aims to Reduce Traffic Congestion on Key Roads
Al Haddad emphasized that the new toll gates are part of a broader effort by the Roads

and Transport Authority (RTA) to enhance the city's transportation network.

“The installation of the new gates is expected to yield

various benefits in easing traffic and improving vehicle

movement,”

he said. Traffic congestion on Al Khail Road is projected to decrease by 12 to 15 percent,

and traffic on Al Rabat Street is expected to reduce by 10 to 16 percent, thanks to the

Business Bay Crossing gate. Meanwhile, the Al Safa South gate will help redistribute traffic

between Financial Center Street and Meydan Street, improving overall flow.

A significant feature of the Al Safa South gate is its integration with the existing northern Al

Safa gate, allowing a single payment for vehicles passing through both gates within an
hour. Additionally, the new toll gates will be nearly 100 percent solar-powered, marking a

first for Salik as part of its commitment to Dubai's environmental, social, and governance

(ESG) goals.

Al Haddad clarified that there are no immediate plans to increase toll fees or introduce

additional gates, stating that any future decisions would depend on traffic and congestion

studies conducted by the RTA. The CEO also revealed that Salik has agreed on a six-year
repayment plan with the RTA for the construction costs of the new gates, amounting to

approximately Dh65 million.

The new gates, with a combined valuation of Dh2.73 billion, are expected to contribute to

the continued growth of Salik, which reported a 4.9 percent increase in revenue-generating

trips during the first half of 2024. This growth reflects the rising traffic volumes in Dubai,

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