L&T Bags Twin Dubai Road Contracts, 12-Km Corridor To Cut Travel Time From 33 To 15 Minutes

Mumbai: Infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has clinched two significant contracts with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to construct a 12-kilometer corridor known as the Latifa Bint Hamdan. L&T's Transportation Infrastructure division has formally signed these contracts, with one falling under the categories of large and significant orders, while the other is classified as large.

The first project involves constructing a new road linking Al Khail Road with the extension of Latifa Bint Hamdan Street. This endeavor will entail building bridges, tunnels, and other essential road infrastructure. The aim is to enhance connectivity between these key roads and facilitate access to surrounding development zones.

The second contract focuses on the development of specific areas of Al Meydan Street. L&T will construct a new interchange and roads at ground level, thereby improving traffic flow and accommodating upcoming projects in the region. Additionally, a dedicated cycling track will be built, seamlessly connecting with Dubai’s existing cycling network. This initiative will create an integrated cycling route stretching from Al Qudra to Jumeirah, further bolstering sustainable transportation options.

Both projects are slated for completion by the end of 2028. Upon finalization, the Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor will span approximately 12 kilometers, linking several vital roads in Dubai, including Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. Envisioned to accommodate around 16,000 vehicles per hour in each direction and facilitate over 130,000 daily trips, the corridor promises to drastically reduce travel time between Umm Al Sheif Street and Emirates Road from a grueling 33 minutes to a mere 15 minutes once the project is complete.