The repair work on one of Dubai’s busiest highways is almost complete, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Thursday. The RTA has been working on restructuring and resurfacing a 14-kilometer stretch on Emirates Road, which will be completed by August 25, coinciding with the start of the new school year.
The repair work, which includes rehabilitating both slow and fast lanes, is expected to improve traffic flow, enhance road quality, and boost safety for all users, according to a post by the RTA on X.
The RTA has been working on this project for the past two months. It is being completed in stages to avoid major traffic disruptions.
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“Every 48 to 56 hours, we finish one leg of the reconstruction, covering about 400 to 500 meters of road. By August 25, both sides of the highway will be open, ensuring a smoother flow of traffic,” Abdullah Lootah, director of Road and Facilities Maintenance at the Traffic and Roads Agency, told Khaleej Times earlier this month.
The decision to reconstruct the road came after inspection vehicles detected a drop in the Pavement Quality Index (PQI) to around 85 percent in some sections, mainly due to heavy truck traffic.
