An artist's impression of a massive tunnel under the Umm Suqeim Street Project. RTA

An 800-metre-long super tunnel will be constructed to cut travel time between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road to just 3.8 minutes, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This is part of the Dh332 million Umm Suqeim Street Project that overs the intersection with Al Khail Road to the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The project will link Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. According to the RTA, the construction of the 800-metre-long tunnel with four lanes in each direction is expected to increase vehicle capacity on Umm Suqeim Street to 16,000 per hour. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority, said the project includes an upgrade of the intersection with Al Barsha South Street, located near Kings School, by constructing an 800-metre-long tunnel with four lanes in each direction on Umm Suqeim Street. An intersection will also be constructed as a part of the project. The Improvement of Umm Suqeim Street Project is a 4.6 km long project stretching from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. “This project aims to improve the connectivity of four major traffic corridors in Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. It will enhance the capacity of the streets to accommodate up to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, ensure a smoother flow of traffic, and significantly reduce the travel time between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road from 9.7 to 3.8 minutes,” Al Tayer said. The project will serve various residential and developments areas, including Al Barsha South 1, 2, and 3, and Dubai Hills. ICA/Expat Media
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