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Construction of Two New Pedestrian Bridges Begins on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the commencement of construction for two pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah island, located near the Shoreline and Golden Mile complexes. Approximately 16,000 residents are expected to benefit from these new crossings. This initiative is part of a broader package of projects aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Previously, RTA had announced the upcoming opening of the final bridge at the World Trade Centre roundabout.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
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Dubai closes lanes on Emirates Road for driverless taxi tests

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the partial closure of three lanes on Emirates Road (E611) opposite Al Maktoum International Airport from October 26 to 31 for driverless taxi tests. The airport tunnel will be fully closed. The tests are part of Dubai's strategy to make 25% of trips autonomous by 2030.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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Dubai to open final bridge of World Trade Centre interchange: five bridges, 5 km, over AED 696 million

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the final, one-kilometre bridge of the World Trade Centre interchange reconstruction project will open on Friday. In total, five bridges with a combined length of 5 km have been built, with the works estimated to cost more than AED 696 million. Travel time between Al Majlis Street and 2nd December Street will be cut from six minutes to one, and the average delay at the interchange from 12 minutes to 90 seconds.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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Dubai to change speed limits on five roads from November 1

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the emirate's police will change speed limits on five streets as part of the road safety strategy. Limits will be raised on three streets and lowered on two. New signs are already being installed, and the changes will take effect on November 1.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read