Dubai opens 1.65km Al Khaleej Street tunnel to ease traffic in Deira
A tunnel stretching 1.65 kilometres opened on Al Khaleej Street in Dubai on Sunday, aimed at easing traffic between Infinity Bridge and Deira . The tunnel has three lanes in each direction and can accommodate up to 12,000 vehicles per hour, the emirate's Roads and Transport Authority said. It allows motorists to travel without stopping at traffic signals from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp…
Dubai unveiled a 1.65km tunnel on Al Khaleej Street on Sunday, designed to alleviate traffic congestion between Infinity Bridge and Deira. The three-lane tunnel, capable of handling up to 12,000 vehicles per hour, connects Deira and Al Mamzar without stoppages at traffic signals. Mattar Al Tayer, RTA director general, emphasized the project's role in enhancing traffic flow and connectivity between residential, commercial, and tourist areas.
The tunnel replaces roundabouts on Cairo Street and Al Wuheida Street with signal-controlled intersections. Part of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel times to just 16 minutes by 2030, from the current 1 hour and 44 minutes. Additional features include a large mosaic mural depicting Dubai's skyline, created by artist Maryam Al Hathboor, and a new bridge linking Dubai Islands to Bur Dubai, which will cross Dubai Creek.
The tunnel's construction involved 2,200 workers and 11 million hours of labor, with 77% of the excavated material being reused in other projects.
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