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INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT - ROADS, TUNNELS AND BRIDGES
 Sultan inaugurates second phase of Meliha road
Posted on 17/08/2010
H. H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated yesterday the second phase of the Meliha road which was named the Islamic Institute Road on his directive.
Along with project for upgrading the Al Wahda Street, the two projects cost about Dh 1.2 billion and are two of the mega projects the Sharjah Public Works Department has undertaken as part of the emirate's plans to improve its basic infrastructure and services.
Sheikh Khaled bin Saqr
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 Eighty-eight percent of Al Salam Street Contract-3 completed
Posted on 15/08/2010
The management of Al Salam Street Project confirmed that Contract 3, which stretches from Al Salam Street-Al Saada Street intersection up to Al Salam Street-Hazza Bin Zayed Street intersection, has reached an impressive 88 per cent completion.
Construction works for surface roads and utilities network in this area are in full swing, with the aim of facilitating traffic movement along Al Salam Street and the Eastern Ring Road.
Al Salam Street Project is divided into four major parts called
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 Abu Dhabi Municipality opens new phases of Al Mafraq Bridge
Posted on 03/08/2010
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced that it would soon open main sectors of Al Mafraq Bridge for traffic as part of a plan to open the remaining uncompleted sectors gradually to facilitate traffic movement for road users before the full completion of the project in October next.
Most works on the parts to be opened in August have been completed for traffic travelling on the motorways from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi to Tareef, Tareef to Al Ain, Tareef to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain to Dubai
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 Al Salam contract 4 completed
Posted on 29/07/2010
The management of Al Salam Street Project confirmed the successful completion of Contract 4, which stretches from Al Salam - Street No. 19 junction up to Al Salam - Street No. 29 junction. Construction works included road widening and three lane opening at Al Salam Street and the Eastern Ring Road.
This was announced during a recent visit of Abdulla S. Al Shamsi, Acting Executive Director of Municipal Infrastructure and Assets Sector with a group of the municipality officials to Al Salam
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 Executive Committee approves bus only lanes project in Abu Dhabi
Posted on 17/06/2010
The Executive Committee approved yesterday a series of projects submitted by the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT) for establishing bus only lanes for mass transport on the Zayed 1st and Hamdan Streets in the first phase and constructing the Madinat Zayed-Ghiyathi dual carriageway.
The committee meeting, which was chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, gave its nod for the second phase of the project for designing, installing and
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 Municipality of Abu Dhabi City approves landscaping layouts of 4 major intersections
Posted on 30/03/2010
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has sanctioned the final layouts of landscaping '&' irrigation works of four major intersections extending from Abu Dhabi city to Al Taweelah on Abu Dhabi - Dubai Road. Works will commence by the mid of this year and last for a year and a half in the project, which is part of the Municipality's efforts to improve the appearance of the city and enhance the aesthetics view of public areas to tune them with the overall progress and development witnessed by the
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 Municipality of Abu Dhabi City: Al Salam Street Project construction work on schedule with around 66% completion rate
Posted on 25/03/2010
The management of Al Salam Street Project confirmed that construction work within the framework of development is going according to schedule with an overall completion rate around of 66%. During a recent visit of a group of instructors and students from the Municipal Engineering Technology program of the Higher Colleges of Technology to Al Salam Street Project site, the municipality highlighted their ongoing efforts towards a successful project completion as well as its main features.
The
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 Abu Dhabi City Municipality provides U-turn access at Mina Road and right lane to link Mina with Corniche
Posted on 21/03/2010
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, 20th of March 2010. The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced the opening of a U-turn access at Mina Road, specifically in the area facing Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank.
The right lane that links Mina Road with Corniche Road near Capital Hotel is also opened to traffic. These measures are in line with the municipality's efforts to facilitate the completion of Al Salam Street Project and make it easier for those affected by the construction work.
The U-turn will
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 Abu Dhabi Municipality opens the tunnel leading to Al Maqta Bridge
Posted on 08/03/2010
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has recently opened the tunnel channelling traffic from the extension of Al Salam Street towards Al Maqta Bridge, following the completion of regular maintenance works undertaken in the context of the Municipality endeavours to improve facilities with a view to ensuring high traffic safety standards for road users, maintaining the excellent appearance, and keeping abreast of the urbanisation drive in the city of Abu Dhabi.
The maintenance of the said tunnel
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 Tunnel on Salam Street to help ease traffic flow in capital
Posted on 18/02/2010
Motorists can use the first tunnel on Salam Street from midnight tonight, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced during a media tour to the tunnel yesterday.
The 850 metre long tunnel near Khalifa Park is being opened for traffic six months ahead of the scheduled time, Khalifa Mohammad Al Mazroui, General Manager of the municipality said in a statement.
"It will initiate a new phase of construction on the surface and bypass roads in the area and I thank our partners in the General
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 Municipality of Abu Dhabi City proceeds with the implementation and operation of pedestrian bridge elevators
Posted on 14/01/2010
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City proceeds with the installation of a number of modern elevators to some pedestrian bridges in the main traffic detour areas on Al Salam Street, specifically within the Tourist Club zone near the city centre.
Elevators will be installed on three pedestrian bridges. The first is opposite Le Meridian Hotel which will be completed during this week. The second is on Road No. 10 between Hamdan Street and Mina Road, expected to be finished and fully-operational by
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 UAE’s highest road to Jebel Jais Mountain takes shape
Posted on 14/01/2010
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Wednesday inspected the construction works of the 36km long road to the top of Jebel Jais mountain — the highest point in the UAE.
Sheikh Saud reviewed the progress of the ambitious infrastructure project which would make the 1,950-metre high Jebel Jais peak accessible by road and opens up enormous possibilities for tourism development in the area.
He was briefed about the work progress by the officials of
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 Pedways planned to link major buildings in Dubai
Posted on 20/12/2009
After putting a fully integrated public transport system in place, Dubai is now planning to build climate controlled pedways to link major buildings to promote a walking culture.
"Apart from the existing and planned air-conditioned pedestrian crossings, we are planning to build air-conditioned pedways to link major buildings, shopping centres, Metro stations and bus stations.
The aim is to make Dubai a pedestrian-friendly city and to encourage people to walk to cover short distances," said
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 Work on Abu Dhabi Salam Street upgrade well on track
Posted on 17/12/2009
Residents can have a ‘green drive' on the first freeway in Abu Dhabi before its completion.
Abu Dhabi Municipality plans to open each phase of Salam Street for traffic without waiting for its total completion, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced on Wednesday.
About 62 per cent of the three major phases of the Salam Street upgrade project has been completed thanks to the efforts of about 5,000 people, officials and consultants told reporters during a media tour to the construction
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 Mohammed bin Zayed inaugurates Khalifa bin Zayed bridge
Posted on 15/10/2009
H.H. Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, inaugurated yesterday the Saadiyat island-Abu Dhabi bridge. The bridge named after Sheikh Khalifa in recognition of President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's vision for leveraging the standing of Abu Dhabi as a world leading capital and advancing its development through the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
Set to become one of the world's great non-suspension
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