RTA assigns Salik to build 2 toll gates in Dubai

RTA assigns Salik to build 2 toll gates in Dubai

Dubai – Mubasher: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has assigned Salik Company to install two new toll gates to optimise traffic flow and lower congestion on key routes within Dubai.

The two new gates will be located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road, and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Meydan Street and Umm Al Sheif Street, according to a press release. 

The partnership aims to manage traffic distribution and reduce congestion by rerouting some traffic to alternative routes with greater capacity, which will secure smoother and more efficient travel for all motorists in Dubai.

Expected to commence operations by November 2024, the new gates will increase Salik’s total number of toll gates in Dubai from eight to 10.

Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, CEO of Salik, commented: “Our partnership with RTA in launching these new gates is another important step in our journey to enhancing Dubai’s transport infrastructure with smart and sustainable mobility solutions.”

“In line with Dubai’s Urban Plan 2040, which focuses on sustainable and efficient urban growth, we are directly supporting RTA’s objective to optimise travel time and alleviate traffic congestion, and these two new gates aim to improve overall mobility throughout the city, facilitating smoother and more efficient