RTA opens AED1 billion worth of Meydan roads

Meydan is Dubai's new mega racecourse.

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Meydan City Corporation will today open bridges and roads leading to Meydan Racecourse at Nad El Sheba.

The US $272.28 million (AED1 billion) Meydan Roads and Bridges project comprises bridges extending 2025m, including two 710m-long bridges and another private bridge for VIP use providing direct access to Meydan Grandstand.

"The project is one of the key developments undertaken by the RTA and its importance is underlined by the massive nature of Meydan project, which spans an area of 67 million square feet and harbours the world's biggest horseracing racecourse in addition to a 5-star hotel, state-of-the-art stables, Meydan Gallery, canals and restaurants," said RTA chairman of the board and executive director Mattar Al Tayer.

Work on the project involved diverting the route of Meydan Road, which surrounds Meydan City, and providing corridors to access Meydan City.

Meydan Road comprises four lanes in each direction, starting from the existing interchange with Dubai-Al Ain Road and extending 4.5 km up to the Falcon Club.

The project also included partial construction of the water canal within the right of way of Meydan Road, beneath the main bridge of the project, which is planned to link up with Dubai Creek and Meydan Grandstand in future to facilitate marine navigation below the main bridge of the project.

"These projects are part of RTA strategy to keep pace with the current and future needs of urban development, development drive and demographic growth and expansion,” added Al Tayer.
 

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