The Public Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah has recently inaugurated the first phase of Al Maareed Road development, starting from Nessnas intersection on Amman Street to the Fish Market roundabout with a length of 4.7 km. It started the second phase by transforming Al Hadaf roundabout in Julfar area in Ras Al Khaimah city. To the intersection of light signals.
The Director General of the Department, Eng. Ahmed Al Hammadi, said that the first phase included the expansion of the road to three lanes in each direction, instead of two lanes as before, in addition to providing side parking for shops, and the replacement of the middle island with concrete concrete barriers, and the establishment of four dedicated corridors To cross pedestrians to ensure traffic safety on the road.
He pointed out that energy-efficient lighting was used in street lighting as part of the modern infrastructure services implemented by the Department.Traffic safety standards were also provided on the new road through the establishment of pedestrian crossings, according to a study provided by the Traffic and Patrols Department at Ras Al Khaimah Police.
He added that Al Maareed Street is one of the most vital roads in Ras Al Khaimah city, as it serves the shops from the first fish market in Al Maareed to Al Hadaf Roundabout in Julfar area. He pointed out that once the first phase of the project, which lasted 11 months, was completed, Implementation of the second phase, which includes the conversion of the target roundabout to the intersection of traffic lights to accommodate traffic and traffic congestion in the recent period in the Julphar area.
He pointed out that once the second phase is completed, the third phase will be started, which includes the development of the road from Al Hadaf roundabout in Julfar area to Rams area towards Julfar and Al Shreishah areas. He said that the department, in coordination with the Federal Electricity and Water Authority, has renovated water and electricity lines Down the road, to develop network infrastructure before starting the project implementation.
He explained that the Public Works Department of the Public Services Department opened two days ago the road leading to the residential area of Khuzam, from the new roundabout which was partially completed at the Ras Al Khaimah Hotel, where the road will provide a new entrance to the area of Khuzam, which will lead to easy irrigated traffic and quick access to Vital areas and reduce congestion, pointing out that the project will be fully opened during the month of October next.
He pointed out that the Department, on Saturday, within the framework of raising the efficiency and development of the road network in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, and facilitate traffic for road users, the development of a roundabout near the Emirates National Schools on Al Ittihad University Street in the southern Al Dhait area, and will be a duplication of the internal road leading For school district and residential area.
He added that traffic will be diverted in both directions in front of the schools to a temporary road at the site of the implementation of the roundabout, and is expected to complete the project within two months, as the project comes in implementation of future plans within the results of the study of traffic flow in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, which was conducted recently by the Department.
- The third phase of the project includes the development of the road
From Al Hadaf Roundabout in Julfar to Al Rams.