The RTA has awarded a contract for Phase II of the Hessa Street development project. The project spans the 3km corridor between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. It includes upgrading 3 major intersections by constructing bridges extending 8,835m and a 480m tunnel, as well as improvements to entry and exit points along several connecting roads.
The project will increase Hessa Street’s capacity by 100%, from 4,000 vehicles per hour to 8,000 vehicles per hour. It will serve 10 residential and development areas and benefit approximately 650,000 residents, while reducing journey time from 24 minutes to 5 minutes.
The RTA said it will open Phase I of the Hessa Street Development in April, including completed bridges, upgraded intersections, and dedicated cycling tracks.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA said, “Phase II of Hessa Street Development complements Phase I, which will be fully completed in the first quarter of 2026.”
He explained, “Phase II extends along Hessa Street from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and includes upgrading Al Khail Road–Hessa Street interchange through expanding Hessa Street from 2-lanes to 4-lanes in each direction. The scope also includes constructing grade-separated collector roads to accommodate loop movements, a 2-lane second-level direct ramp serving traffic from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road towards Abu Dhabi, and a third-level 2-lane flyover facilitating traffic from Al Khail Road to Hessa Street in the direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.”
“The total length of bridges reaches 2,215m, with the upgraded interchange expected to accommodate 18,200 vehicles per hour. The project further provides for a 525m, 2-lane braided ramp to eliminate traffic overlap between Al Khail Road and Al Khamila Street. The ramp will accommodate about 2,800 vehicles per hour.”
He further commented, “The project also includes upgrading Al Khamila Street junction with Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street. Works comprise a 1,650m second-level directional ramp serving traffic from Al Khamila Street to Al Khail Road towards Sharjah, with a 2-lane capacity.”
“Works include constructing a 780m bridge providing entry to and exit from Al Khamila Street to Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), with 3-lanes in each direction, in addition to elevated link ramps extending 1,050m to serve traffic movements from Al Khamila Street to Al Khail Road towards Abu Dhabi. The upgraded junction will accommodate approximately 16,800 vehicles per hour.”
“The scope also includes a 885m long direct elevated ramp with a 2-lane capacity serving traffic from Hessa Street to Al Barsha South 1. In addition, a 1,050m second-level direct directional 2-lane ramp facilitates traffic from JVC towards Al Barsha South. The upgraded intersection will accommodate approximately 11,200 vehicles per hour. A 680m directional 2-lane ramp from JVC to Hessa Street in the direction of Al Khail Road will generate a capacity of 16,800 vehicles per hour,” Al Tayer added.
“Works also include constructing a 480m, 2-lane tunnel serving traffic from JVC towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and widening Al Hadaeq Street from its intersection with Hessa Street to its junction at the entrance of Dubai Science Park, extending 2.5km. The corridor will be upgraded to a dual carriageway with 3-lanes in each direction. All existing roundabouts will be converted into signalised intersections with an estimated capacity of 4,400 vehicles per hour.”
The project also covers a 10.4km cycling and e-scooter track linking Dubai Hills and Dubai Motor City, serving several residential and development areas, including Al Barsha South, Arjan, Dubai Science Park, and Motor City.
Al Tayer continued, “The roads covered under Phase II of Hessa Street Development currently accommodate approximately half a million trips per day. The upgrade works increase road capacity by 100%, from 4,000 vehicles per hour in each direction to 8,000 vehicles per hour in each direction, while reducing journey time from 24 minutes to 5 minutes. The project serves 10 key residential and development areas, including JVC, Arjan, Dubai Science Park, Al Barsha South, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Jumeirah Islands, Barsha Heights, The Greens, and Emirates Hills. The total number of beneficiaries is estimated at approximately 650,000 residents.”
Phase I of Hessa Street Development included the upgrade of 4 major intersections along Hessa Street, namely at Sheikh Zayed Road, First Al Khail Street, Al Asayel Street, and Al Khail Road. Hessa Street expanded from 2-lanes to 4-lanes in each direction, doubling the capacity to 8,000 vehicles per hour, in addition to a 13.5km cycling track.
In December 2024, RTA opened a key 2-lane bridge extending 1,000m as part of Phase I. The structure serves traffic movements from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road, providing free-flow connectivity towards the city centre and Dubai International Airport, reducing travel time between the 2 corridors from 15 minutes to 3 minutes.
Works are currently underway at Hessa Street–First Al Khail Street intersection, including widening the existing Hessa Street bridge from 3-lanes to 4-lanes in each direction, alongside traffic enhancements at the signalised at-grade junction.
In parallel, works continue at Hessa Street – Al Asayel Street intersection, where the existing bridge is being expanded from 2-lanes in each direction to 4-lanes in each direction along Hessa Street. The scope also includes traffic upgrades to the signal-controlled at-grade junction.
Phase I also delivers a 13.5km dedicated cycling and e-scooter track along Hessa Street, linking Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills. The corridor serves several residential districts, including Al Barsha and Barsha Heights, and enhances first- and last-mile connectivity through integration with Dubai Internet City Metro Station, in addition to surrounding commercial and service destinations.
The track features two architecturally distinctive cycling and pedestrian bridges. The first spans Sheikh Zayed Road, while the second crosses Al Khail Road. Each bridge has a width of 5m, comprising 3m for cycling and e-scooter use and 2m for pedestrian movement.
The project enhances first- and last-mile connectivity through integration with Dubai Internet City Metro Station and nearby commercial and service destinations. The track has an estimated capacity of approximately 5,200 users per hour.
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