RTA upgrades Dubai tunnel lighting with 14,400 LED units

RTA upgrades Dubai tunnel lighting with 14,400 LED units

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has replaced 14,400 traditional lighting units with contemporary, eco-friendly LED lights in a major upgradation move that also involved renovation of 39 tunnels and crossings, spanning a total of 22.6 km.

RTA said it was deeply committed to energy conservation, strengthening Dubai and the UAE's standing in green economy and sustainability besides promoting a clean environment.

In doing so, RTA is committed on implementing the best international practices to achieve financial sustainability through optimal utilisation and extension of the lifespan of its assets.

The project entailed re-engineering the operating systems of tunnel lighting units and night road crossings, with sustainable, eco-friendly lights.

On the upgrade work, Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, at RTA, said: "We had recently renovated the lighting for 39 tunnels. This 6-month project, entailed some of Dubai's prominent tunnels including the Airport Tunnel, Shindagha Tunnel, Dubai Mall Tunnel, and the Dubai World Trade Centre Tunnel."

"LED lighting units have many eco-friendly features, such as consuming 60% less energy than traditional lighting units and offering an increased lifespan by up to 177% in comparison to older lights. The new lights have a lifespan of 50,000 hours, compared to 18,000