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Long term benefits to make up for short term inconvenience

In a statement issued to the Press, Mattar Al Tayer, CEO of the RTA assured that the Authority will work hand in hand with all stakeholders to minimise any short term impact resulting from the road works. He appealed to all stakeholders for their understanding and patience.

The project consists of modifying and improving two new North-South corridors or East and West parallel roads between Shaikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The roads cross the city from the Trade Centre area on the North to the Abu Dhabi border on the South, passing through such localities as Zabeel, DIFC, Burj Dubai, the Business Bay, the Al Quoz industrial and residential areas, Al Barsha, Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Island, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali Free Zone, and Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Technology Park.

Throughout their entire length, the East and West parallel roads consist of a minimum of three lanes in each direction, intersected by a series of East-West principal arterials/expressways and other minor and local arterials.

The project incorporates several grade-separated junctions, bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, and signalled intersections. It also involves the construction of roadway signage and pavement marking, street lighting, landscaping and irrigation system, storm drainage and sewerage, diversion and protection of public utilities.

Al Tayer said the project which will begin in April, 2006 will be completed in 2009. "Our aim is to ease the traffic congestion that residents of Dubai and commuters from other Emirates have to endure every day and also meet the future needs of the city," he said.

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