Dubai, Sharjah join hands to improve Emirates Road
Alarmed at the condition of the Emirates Road during the recent rains, both the Dubai and Sharjah municipalities have joined hands to repair the road and avoid any more commotion in the future.
Senior officials of both the municipalities have said they are coordinating among themselves and taking adequate steps to improve the Emirates Road and make it perfect for all kinds of weather.
Heavy rains had lashed Dubai and the neighbouring emirates earlier this month flooding many areas.
The situation on the Emirates Road, considered a major link road for people travelling between Dubai and Sharjah and other Northern Emirates, was bad and the authorities had to close it for three days.
The stretch from the Muhaisnah Bridge to the National Paints Roundabout was closed.
The road also witnessed some minor mishaps due to the rains.
The officials said they had no option but to close the road because of water logging.
The closure came as a shock for motorists and resulted in extended travelling time of about five-six hours on alternative roads to reach Sharjah and Ajman from Dubai.
Commenting on the problem, Dr Salah Al Haj, Director-General of Sharjah Municipality, told Khaleej Time that the municipality was making all necessary efforts to address the problems witnessed during the recent rains.
“The Sharjah Municipality, Dubai Municipality and RTA are collaborating to repair the damaged sections and solve the problems caused by the rains on the borders of Sharjah and Dubai. Engineers from both sides are studying the problem areas,” Al Haj said.
“Besides, the municipality was currently carrying out improvement works on the Sharjah Ring Roads, National Paints Roundabout and Al Ittihad Road to prevent water logging. These are vital as they link the two emirates,” he said
Talib Abdulkareem Julfar, Director of the Drainage and Irrigation Department of the Dubai Municipality, said they were also involved in this project.
“We are concerned about the Emirates Road and are taking steps to ensure that the problems do not recur during rains. We are working in coordination with the Sharjah Municipality and are presently identifying the low-lying areas along the roads. These areas will be elevated so that they don’t face water logging. Also, water pumps are being positioned in the affected areas so that the road can be cleared of flood water immediately,” he said.
Julfar added that they were also working in coordination with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to construct a concrete drain system along all roads of the emirate. Source
Senior officials of both the municipalities have said they are coordinating among themselves and taking adequate steps to improve the Emirates Road and make it perfect for all kinds of weather.
Heavy rains had lashed Dubai and the neighbouring emirates earlier this month flooding many areas.
The situation on the Emirates Road, considered a major link road for people travelling between Dubai and Sharjah and other Northern Emirates, was bad and the authorities had to close it for three days.
The stretch from the Muhaisnah Bridge to the National Paints Roundabout was closed.
The road also witnessed some minor mishaps due to the rains.
The officials said they had no option but to close the road because of water logging.
The closure came as a shock for motorists and resulted in extended travelling time of about five-six hours on alternative roads to reach Sharjah and Ajman from Dubai.
Commenting on the problem, Dr Salah Al Haj, Director-General of Sharjah Municipality, told Khaleej Time that the municipality was making all necessary efforts to address the problems witnessed during the recent rains.
“The Sharjah Municipality, Dubai Municipality and RTA are collaborating to repair the damaged sections and solve the problems caused by the rains on the borders of Sharjah and Dubai. Engineers from both sides are studying the problem areas,” Al Haj said.
“Besides, the municipality was currently carrying out improvement works on the Sharjah Ring Roads, National Paints Roundabout and Al Ittihad Road to prevent water logging. These are vital as they link the two emirates,” he said
Talib Abdulkareem Julfar, Director of the Drainage and Irrigation Department of the Dubai Municipality, said they were also involved in this project.
“We are concerned about the Emirates Road and are taking steps to ensure that the problems do not recur during rains. We are working in coordination with the Sharjah Municipality and are presently identifying the low-lying areas along the roads. These areas will be elevated so that they don’t face water logging. Also, water pumps are being positioned in the affected areas so that the road can be cleared of flood water immediately,” he said.
Julfar added that they were also working in coordination with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to construct a concrete drain system along all roads of the emirate. Source
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