Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts for Al Meydan Street Development Project, at a total cost of AED1.161 billion ($316 million).

The project includes the development of several key intersections along Al Meydan Street through the construction of 3,700 m of bridges and 17 km of roads, in addition to cycling tracks that will enhance connectivity with the existing cycling network.

The project will serve a number of residential and development areas with a combined population of more than 500,000 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.

RTA’s Director General Mattar Al Tayer, who is also Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, said: “RTA continues to deliver strategic projects to develop Dubai’s road network, guided by the leadership’s vision, which regards investment in infrastructure as a fundamental pillar of comprehensive development, enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness and reinforcing its position as a leading global city.

He added: “Al Meydan Street is one of Dubai’s key strategic corridors, running parallel to and supporting Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The project will strengthen connectivity across the main road network, provide alternative routes, enhance traffic flow, and increase mobility efficiency between key areas.

“It will also raise the capacity of north–south traffic corridors by 18 per cent and reduce travel time from Al Manama Street and Dubai–Al Ain Road to Umm Suqeim Street from 30 minutes to 10 minutes, an improvement of 66 per cent. The project will also support the emirate’s rapid urban growth.”