The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the construction of three new footbridges in the emirate hotspots to enhance traffic safety for pedestrians.
Unveiled last Saturday, November 3, the project will cover the construction of pedestrian bridges in the busy roads of the city such as in King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street at the Marina, Khaled Bin Al Waleed Street near Rif’aa Street intersection, and the Arabian Ranches Street near Al Asayel junction.
.@RTA_Dubai constructs three footbridges, one with four-directional links at #Dubai Marina.https://t.co/3RcuneANvU pic.twitter.com/QohQsVxFCT
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 3, 2018
“The project covers designing and constructing three pedestrian bridges to ensure safe pedestrian crossing,” said Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority.
Dubai Marina, one of the busiest districts in the UAE, is used by about 2,300 and 2,000 vehicles during peak season as stated by the Dubai Media Office.
Moreover, about 1,000 people cross the junction to head to the Jumeirah Beach Residence on the weekends. The construction of the footbridge at the Marina aims to heighten the traffic safety of pedestrians in the area.
The footbridge set to erect on King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street will link four sides of the hostposts (its western street near the JBR and the entrance of the Marina). According to reports, the bridge will extend up to 65 meters which can accommodate 4,000 people per hour.
The construction of the footbridges are expected to conclude in December 2019.
Photos from Dubai Media Office’s Twitter page (@DXBMediaOffice)
