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 travel for road users,” Al Haddad continued.
Under the agreement, the DFM-listed firm will oversee the essential civil works needed for constructing, operating, and maintaining the toll gates and will acquire the exclusive right to operate the gates until June 2071. The launch of the new gates will increase the company's annual revenue-generating trips.
In December 2023, Salik and Careem teamed up to allow direct delivery of Salik tags to customers through Careem Quik.
