The sixth crossing at Dubai Creek will link Al-Jaddaf in Bur Dubai with the road separating the Lagoons and Dubai Festival City
The design of the sixth crossing at Dubai Creek was endorsed by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced by Mattar Al-Tayer, chairman of the board and executive director of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) who is undertaking the project.
With an initial cost estimate of about AED3 billion, the crossing will link Al-Jaddaf in Bur Dubai with the road separating the Lagoons and Dubai Festival City.
The crossing, to be constructed over four years will also provide entry and exit points for the Creek Island; on which Opera building will be constructed.
"The project aims at easing traffic flow between the two banks of Dubai Creek as well as serving the new property developments", said Al-Tayer.
"The project encompasses construction of roads network extending 12 km including 22 intersections (multi-tier intersections, surface intersections, and light signal-controlled intersections). In addition to that there are junctions linking with Sheikh Rashid Road, Oud Maitha Road, Ras Al-Khor Road, and the Sixth Crossing" said Al Tayer.
Sheikh Mohammed ordered concerned authorities to pay much attention to greenery and beautification along the two sides of the crossing to add aesthetic appearance, such that it will be compatible with the local habitat so as to maintain the civilized outlook of the emirate of Dubai.
On the Bur Dubai side, he said, the project serves Dubai Healthcare City, Sama Al-Jaddaf, and Culture Village, whereas at Deira it serves Dubai Festival City, The Lagoons, International City, and Dubai Design Centre.
The 205 meters high and 667 meters long giant arch, a part of the crossing to be the longest arch- bridge across the world, will be a unique icon of Dubai worldwide.
The specialized global companies have been invited to compete in offering an outstanding aesthetic architectural design.
"The crossing is characterized by a striking design poised to be a landmark of the city reflecting its architectural and civilized identity", Al-Tayer said.
It could be viewed like an acoustic wave forming a tone compatible with the Opera. It could also be viewed like a dune or a new moon in Dubai night; symbolizing Desert Arabian environment, he said.
The crossing will provide free traffic at all intersections and allows free navigation 24 hours a day as it rises 15 meters above the water surface. The navigation corridor has a width of 50 meters, enabling large yachts smooth navigation underpass. (WAM)
With an initial cost estimate of about AED3 billion, the crossing will link Al-Jaddaf in Bur Dubai with the road separating the Lagoons and Dubai Festival City.
The crossing, to be constructed over four years will also provide entry and exit points for the Creek Island; on which Opera building will be constructed.
"The project aims at easing traffic flow between the two banks of Dubai Creek as well as serving the new property developments", said Al-Tayer.
"The project encompasses construction of roads network extending 12 km including 22 intersections (multi-tier intersections, surface intersections, and light signal-controlled intersections). In addition to that there are junctions linking with Sheikh Rashid Road, Oud Maitha Road, Ras Al-Khor Road, and the Sixth Crossing" said Al Tayer.
Sheikh Mohammed ordered concerned authorities to pay much attention to greenery and beautification along the two sides of the crossing to add aesthetic appearance, such that it will be compatible with the local habitat so as to maintain the civilized outlook of the emirate of Dubai.
On the Bur Dubai side, he said, the project serves Dubai Healthcare City, Sama Al-Jaddaf, and Culture Village, whereas at Deira it serves Dubai Festival City, The Lagoons, International City, and Dubai Design Centre.
The 205 meters high and 667 meters long giant arch, a part of the crossing to be the longest arch- bridge across the world, will be a unique icon of Dubai worldwide.
The specialized global companies have been invited to compete in offering an outstanding aesthetic architectural design.
"The crossing is characterized by a striking design poised to be a landmark of the city reflecting its architectural and civilized identity", Al-Tayer said.
It could be viewed like an acoustic wave forming a tone compatible with the Opera. It could also be viewed like a dune or a new moon in Dubai night; symbolizing Desert Arabian environment, he said.
The crossing will provide free traffic at all intersections and allows free navigation 24 hours a day as it rises 15 meters above the water surface. The navigation corridor has a width of 50 meters, enabling large yachts smooth navigation underpass. (WAM)
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