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Dubai: 5 new bridges over Trade Centre roundabout to bring travel time down to 1 minute
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00:00RTA awards contract for Trade Centre roundabout development project.
00:14Why is this project important for Dubai?
00:17The roundabout is located in the heart of Dubai and connects five key roads.
00:23It serves several commercial, residential and developmental areas.
00:32The project supports major global events, exhibitions and conventions.
00:38It is a key attraction for numerous investors seeking access to regional markets.
00:48How will RTA execute the Trade Centre roundabout development project?
00:53Five bridges will be constructed, spanning 5,000 metres in total.
00:58An upper level bridge will be constructed consisting of two lanes from Sheikh Zayed
01:02Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street towards Deira.
01:07Two bridges, each with two lanes in each direction, will connect Sheikh Rashid Road with the 2nd
01:12December Street.
01:15Two additional bridges will link Al-Mustakbal Street with the 2nd December Street, providing
01:20two lanes in each direction from Al-Majlis Street to the 22nd December Street.
01:25The existing roundabout will be converted into a surface level intersection to improve
01:30traffic flow on the existing roads.
01:34What are the benefits of the Trade Centre roundabout development project?
01:39Enhancing traffic flow and direct connectivity at one of Dubai's key attraction points.
01:45Doubling the capacity of the intersection.
01:49Reducing delay times at the intersection from 12 minutes to 90 seconds.
01:54Reducing travel time from Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street from 6
02:01minutes to just 1 minute.
02:04Serving more than half a million residents and visitors.
02:08Supporting leading economic, commercial, tourism and development destinations.
02:15The project start date, November 2024.
02:20The project completion date, December 2026.

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