HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, announced the opening of the extension of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan St  linking Dubai-Al Ain Road and Al Yalayes Road. Built at a cost of AED474 m, the new road extending 25 km will be opened after tomorrow (Wednesday).

The construction of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan St has been undertaken in implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to expedite the construction of road projects and transport systems to keep pace with the upswing seen by Dubai.

“The Project is part of RTA’s master plan for improving roads, bridges, crossings and underpasses to accommodate the growing traffic volumes, and ease the traffic movement in all parts of Dubai Emirate. It is also part of the overall efforts to implement RTA’s strategic plan for upgrading roads and transport infrastructure in Dubai. The objective is to develop integrated solutions of roads and marine network that are safe for users, capable of matching to the development plans and demographic growth and encouraging the development and investment in the Emirate. The new Street is located in the eastern part of Dubai Emirate between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd to the west and Emirates Road to the east,” said Al Tayer.