RTA Dubai has given a contract for widening the entrances to the Mall of the Emirates and the surrounding streets and intersections. In collaboration with the Majid Al Futtaim Group, this AED 165M project will also improve pedestrian and cycling lanes. Let’s go through the details pertaining to the new bridge to be developed on Sheikh Zayed Road and how it will improve access to the Mall of Emirates.
Details For the Upcoming New Dubai Bridge to Access Mall of the Emirates
The improvements will significantly reduce travel times. Case in point: travel time from the capital city and Jebel Ali to the Mall of the Emirates will be reduced from 10 minutes to just one minute. Moreover, motorists coming from Umm Suqeim will see their travel time decrease from 15 minutes to 8 minutes. These changes will enhance traffic efficiency and safety around the mall.
The project includes constructing a 300-metre bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road, now officially known as Burj Khalifa. The bridge will consist of one lane providing unrestricted access to the parking lots of the mall.
The Umm Suqeim intersection ramp is planned to widen southward. This will improve vehicle movement from Umm Suqeim Street to the existing bridge leading to the mall’s parking lots.
Additional work includes improving 2.5 km of surface roads around the mall and developing three signalised intersections. This project will also involve modifying the bus station at the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station.
The street next to the Kempinski Hotel will be converted from one-way to two-way, increasing the cycling and pedestrian lanes. RTA continuously seeks ways to enhance commuting options. One of their current projects is a 13.5 km multi-use track in Dubai, designed specifically for cyclists, pedestrians and scooters.
As for the new bridge at Dubai Mall, the improvements will cover paving, lighting, traffic signals, a rainwater drainage system and landscaping.
Launched in 2005, Mall of the Emirates, attracts over 40 million visitors annually. It hosts 96 restaurants and cafes, 454 stores featuring known fashion brands and unique entertainment venues including the largest VOX Cinema and Ski Dubai.
The new bridge will improve access to the mall and reduce commute time for visitors and residents alike. Moreover, here is how to get to popular malls with public transport.
FAQS
What is the purpose of the new bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road?
The new bridge is being constructed to provide direct access to the Mall of the Emirates.
How much is the new bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road expected to cost?
The project is estimated to cost AED 165 million.
Which organisation is coordinating the new bridge project on Sheikh Zayed Road?
The project is being coordinated by RTA Dubai in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Group.
How will the new bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road impact travel times?
The bridge will significantly reduce travel times, cutting the trip from Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali to the Mall of the Emirates from 10 minutes to 1 minute.
That is all about the upcoming new bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road to improve access to Mall of the Emirates. Here are some other important upcoming transportation projects in the UAE.
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