Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) accomplished two pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Road as a part of Al Shindagha Hall Enchancment Undertaking. RTA additionally constructed six pedestrian and bicycle owner bridges throughout key streets in Dubai. 5 of those bridges are scheduled to open earlier than the top of this yr, with the sixth set for completion within the first quarter of 2027. As well as, RTA set out plans to assemble 23 additional bridges by the top of 2030.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director Normal, Chairman of the Board of Govt Administrators of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, mentioned: “RTA’s drive to ship pedestrian bridges displays the directives of the management to boost street security, present a secure and sustainable mobility setting for all street customers, and remodel Dubai right into a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly metropolis. It additionally helps town’s high quality of life agenda.”
“The pedestrian bridges already in place, along with these deliberate, type a community linking residential areas throughout Dubai with key points of interest, thereby encouraging residents to undertake sustainable particular person mobility means for the primary and last-mile journeys. The variety of pedestrian bridges and underpasses grew from 26 in 2006 to 177 by the top of 2024, marking a rise of 581%. Underneath the present plan, RTA will assemble 23 further pedestrian bridges by 2030, with implementation guided by detailed subject research. These research have in mind inhabitants density, integration with land makes use of, tourism and financial points of interest, and public transport stations to boost site visitors stream and facilitate secure pedestrian and bicycle owner motion throughout town’s streets.”
Pedestrian Journeys
Al Tayer added: “RTA’s efforts in enhancing street security and integrating infrastructure have contributed to a decline in pedestrian fatalities and accidents, from 9.5 deaths per 100,000 folks in 2007 to 0.3 deaths in 2024, a discount of 97%. RTA’s efforts in creating pedestrian crossings have additionally raised pedestrian satisfaction ranges in Dubai to 88%, whereas pedestrian journeys have elevated from 307 million in 2023 to 326 million in 2024, a development of 6%. As well as, biking journeys have risen from 44 million in 2023 to 46.6 million in 2024, reflecting a 5percentincrease.”
Zero Fatalities
Al Tayer continued: “RTA locations the best precedence on pedestrian security as one of many core components of a secure and sustainable transport system in Dubai. The development of pedestrian and bicycle owner bridges is in step with Dubai’s Visitors Security Technique, which goals to realize Zero Fatalities and place Dubai among the many world’s main cities in street security. RTA continues to assemble extra pedestrian bridges in step with the best worldwide requirements of design and development, whereas additionally incorporating inventive and aesthetic components. These bridges are geared up with the most recent world programs, together with electromechanical programs, fireplace alarm and firefighting programs, distant monitoring, and different security and safety necessities. Some bridges are additionally fitted with devoted paths and bike racks.”
Accomplished Bridges
The 2 accomplished pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Road are a part of Al Shindagha Hall Enchancment Undertaking. The bridge on Sheikh Rashid Road measures 91 metres in size, 3.4 metres in width, and 6.5 metres in peak, whereas the bridge on Al Mina Road measures 109 metres in size, 3.4 metres in width, and 6.5 metres in peak. Each bridges are geared up with lifts, staircases, and electromechanical system rooms housing fireplace alarm and firefighting programs, along with distant monitoring programs.
Bridges Underneath Building
RTA constructed six pedestrian bridges, 5 of that are nearing completion and scheduled to open earlier than the top of this yr. The pedestrian and bicycle owner bridges below development on Sheikh Zayed Street and Al Khail Street create a strategic hyperlink for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter customers, connecting Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills via Dubai Web Metropolis, Al Barsha Heights, and Al Barsha 3.
The 2 bridges have been distinguished by architectural designs impressed by their environment. The bridge spanning Sheikh Zayed Street symbolises connectivity via interwoven strains, with its open structural type providing broad views of the encompassing space and towers. The bridge over Al Khail Street attracts inspiration from strains of sunshine created by the solar’s rays, producing a fluid path that offers pedestrians and cyclists a way of tranquillity away from road noise. Its design additionally takes under consideration the solar’s trajectory, integrating its radiance into the construction.
The pedestrian and bicycle owner bridge on Sheikh Zayed Street extends 528 metres, whereas the bridge over Al Khail Street measures 501 metres. Every bridge is 5 metres broad, with a three-metre observe for cyclists and e-scooter customers and a two-metre path for pedestrians.
The third bridge is situated on Al Manara Road in Al Quoz Inventive Zone, offering clean motion for pedestrians and cyclists inside the space and its close by points of interest. Its design options aesthetic components that complement the architectural id and character of the district. The bridge measures 45 metres in size, 5.5 metres in width, and 6 metres in peak from the asphalt degree, and contains two ramps on both aspect, every extending 210 metres.
Massive Bridges
The fourth and fifth bridges, each scheduled to open earlier than the top of this yr, have been main pedestrian and bicycle owner crossings that includes easy but practical designs.
The fourth bridge is situated on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Street at its intersection with Tunis Road – Al Nahda, linking Muhaisnah 1 with Al Twar and lengthening in direction of Al Mamzar Seaside. It measures 554 metres in size, 5.6 metres in width, and rises 12.5 metres above Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Street.
The fifth bridge was located on the Dubai–Al Ain Street, connecting Wadi Al Safa 4 (Liwan) with Nadd Hessa (Dubai Silicon Oasis). It spans 730 metres in size, 5.6 metres in width, and stands 7.8 metres above the Dubai–Al Ain Street.
The sixth pedestrian bridge is below development as a part of the Future Road Enchancment Undertaking on Al Sukook Road. Its design harmonised with the city cloth of Dubai’s Central Enterprise District. The bridge measures 44 metres in size, 4.6 metres in width, and 6.5 metres in peak, and is supplied with lifts, staircases, and an electromechanical system room. Completion was anticipated within the first quarter of 2027.
9 Bridges
RTA set out plans to start the development of 9 further pedestrian bridges by the top of 2028. The programme features a bridge close to Coca-Cola Enviornment, one other in Enterprise Bay, and a 3rd on Sheikh Zayed Street near Burj Khalifa space. It additionally coated six bridges on Al Asayel Road.