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With over 3,500 workers deployed, Dubai Metro Blue Line on track for 9.9.2029 launch
The line links the Red and Green Lines of the Dubai Metro and serves areas with an estimated population of around one million by 2040
More than 3,500 workers and engineers are currently working on the Dubai Metro Blue Line to ensure the project is delivered by September 9, 2029 (9.9.2029). This was discussed during the Dubai Metro Blue Line Forum meeting, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of the board of executive directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
The RTA said on Wednesday, the meeting is “convened on a regular basis as part of RTA’s strategy to monitor progress and take the necessary decisions to ensure compliance with the approved project schedule.”
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Dubai Metro Blue Line spans 30 km and includes 14 stations, making it one of RTA’s key strategic projects. The line links the Red and Green Lines of the Dubai Metro and serves areas with an estimated population of around one million by 2040.
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“It will provided direct journeys to Dubai International Airport in 20 minutes and supports the objectives of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan by connecting the fifth urban area to the metro network, enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors, and realising the 20-minute city concept by enabling access to more than 80% of services within 20 minutes of travel,” the RTA noted.
The project also supports Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), advances the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), increases land and property values around stations by up to 25 per cent, and will reduce traffic congestion by 20 per cent on the corridors served by the Blue Line.
Plant capacity
During the meeting, Al Tayer and the heads of the Dubai Metro Blue Line Project Consortium received an update on the production of the ready-mix concrete casting plants.
The ready-mix concrete batching plant in Al Ruwayyah 3 produces 200 cubic metres of ready-mix concrete, while the viaduct precast production yard delivers 10-12 viaduct segments per day. In International City, the ready-mix concrete batching plant produces 120 cubic metres of ready-mix concrete, and the precast tunnel rings factory produces 12 rings per day.
This approach reflects RTA’s proactive delivery of major projects, strengthens quality assurance and the efficiency of construction materials, ensures full control over manufacturing and supply chains, reduces implementation timelines, and enhances logistics operations.
Recently, the project consortium noted it has completed more than 4.6 million working hours across the various construction sites, while overall project completion has reached 12 per cent. The project team expects progress to rise to 30 per cent by the end of 2026.
Angel Tesorero
Angel Tesorero is Assistant Editor and designated funny guy in the newsroom, but dead serious about writing on transport, labour migration, and environmental issues. He is a food lover too.
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