Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) today (Sunday) opened Phase I of the Hessa Street Development Project, extending from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Zayed Road over a length of 4.5 km. This opening enhances traffic flow for vehicles travelling from Al Khail Road towards Hessa Street and onwards to Sheikh Zayed Road. The project includes the development of four major intersections along Hessa Street with Sheikh Zayed Road, First Al Khail Street, Al Asayel Street, and Al Khail Road, in addition to widening Hessa Street from two to four lanes in each direction. The project will double traffic capacity on Hessa Street, increasing capacity from 8,000 vehicles per hour in both directions to 16,000 vehicles per hour. The project includes developing dedicated cycling and e-scooter tracks extending 13.5 km, 4.5 metres wide. The track links Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills via Hessa Street and serves several residential neighbourhoods, including Al Barsha and Barsha Heights. Overall project completion has reached 90%, with the remaining works including road works, bridges, intersection improvements, and cycling tracks scheduled for completion in the second quarter of this year. The population of the areas served by the project is expected to exceed 640,000 residents by 2030.
