Dubai Canal diversions on SZR from Oct 25

Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman and Executive Director of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that the company undertaking the construction of Phase I of the Dubai Water Canal was about to complete the diversion of all utility lines, and that it would start traffic diversion works on the Sheikh Zayed Road in the direction from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in July, such that traffic diversion to start from October 25th this year.

Al Tayer made these remarks during an inspection tour to the Dubai Water Canal and the Jumeirah Corniche during which he was accompanied by Maitha bin Udai, CEO of RTA Traffic & Roads Agency; Nabeel Mohammed Salih, Director of Roads; Husain Mohammed Al Banna, Director of Traffic; and a host of engineers from the RTA and project contractors.

Al Tayer was briefed on the work progress in the Dubai Water Canal, which is carried out by the Turkish Gunal company.

The contract of the initial phase, costing about Dh500 million, comprises the construction of a bridge on the Sheikh Zayed Road, with a capacity of eight lanes in each direction, crossing over the canal in a way enabling free marine navigation 24/7, besides diverting the routes of impacted roads to ensure integrated traffic movement between the two shores of the canal.

The impacted sector of the Sheikh Zayed Road extends about 800 meters, and the project also includes the diversion of the utility lines which are impacted by the course of the canal, as well as lighting and fountain works for the bridge.

Al Tayer directed the concerned parties to give paramount care and attention to the project as it is situated on the Sheikh Zayed Road; which is a key traffic corridor linking various districts and townships of Dubai.

Moreover, both sides of the road border several government organisations and tourist facilities, and the road links Dubai with Abu Dhabi towards the south, and other Emirates towards the north.

Al Tayer also directed to ensure all security & safety standards are well addressed in the project.

It is noteworthy that works of the Dubai Water Canal project have been divided into three contracts; the first and second contracts are for constructing bridges across the water canal on the key roads traversing the route of the canal i.e. the Sheikh Zayed Road comprising 8 lanes in each direction in addition to Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Road, each comprising the construction of a bridge of 3 lanes in each direction.

The third contract is dedicated to drilling works of the canal, landscaping works, constructing four footbridges to link both sides of the canal, and four marine transport stations to ease the mass transit and encourage the use of public and tourist transport modes.

Jumeirah Corniche

Al Tayer also inspected work progress in the Jumeirah Corniche Project which runs along the beach of six residential communities starting from the area at the back of the Dubai Marine Beach Resort, and up to Burj Al Arab Hotel in a 14 km-long stretch, rendering it the longest corniche in the Emirate.

Al Tayer was briefed about the work progress in the project which was started by the RTA in the middle of February last and completion rate has now touched 20 per cent in the project which is scheduled for opening next November.

Al Tayer stressed the importance of paying full attention to details of the project in terms of quality & durability of floors of the jogging and walking track, benches, and kiosks among others such this project will be carried out as envisioned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, rendering it an avenue for fun, practicing activities, top-class care for visitors from citizens, residents and tourists as well as a destination for relaxation and practicing sport.

Besides the added value of the project as another aesthetic destination in the city of Dubai, it also has a special importance as it contributes to enhancing the social infrastructure in the emirate, particularly in the field of public health.

The project aims to transform the sand beach into a more vibrant venue through providing aesthetic, decorative and entertainment elements as well as public services to visitors of the Beach from residents and tourists descending on the emirate to enjoy seaside sitting or practicing jogging and walking sport.

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