Tag: roads
RTA to build 10 new pedestrian overbridges in Dubai
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will construct 10 new pedestrian bridges in Dubai in 2015-2016, at a cost of about Dh40 million, taking the number of footbridges to 120 by 2016.
Radars to protect special needs parking in Dubai
The Dubai Police will instal radars along roadside parking lots to catch people who park their vehicles in spaces designated special needs motorists.
Dubai bus crash blood money 'will take time’
Dubai: Death compensation payout in the Dubai bus crash case in which 13 workers died could take two to six months, said a Bangladeshi official in Dubai.
Indiana sinkhole swallows car carrying 4 people
A sinkhole swallowed a car on a street in southwestern Indiana, forcing the driver and his three passengers to climb to safety.
Sunday morning traffic chaos: Car on fire, crashes; expect delays
A car was reportedly on fire in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area at about 8,20am this morning and firefighters brought it under control in less than hour. The incident was reported at 8.30am UAE time as commuters complained of traffic snarls while on their morning journey from Sharjah to Dubai.
Thick fog blankets UAE, motorists warned
Thick fog covered most parts of Dubai and neighbouring emirates on Saturday morning as motorists reported near-zero visibility. Authorities have warned motorists to proceed with caution and drive with headlights or fog lights to ensure safety on the roads.
Traffic nightmare in Dubai’s Discovery Gardens
Dubai: After living for 12 years in The Gardens, Karina Clarkson, 40, is now looking to move out. The daily traffic gridlock in the community has left the British expat with few options.
Deira Dubai’s multi-level car park to shut down for most of...
The old multi-level car park in Al Sabkha, in Dubai’s Deira district, will be closed for nearly the whole month in February, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced.
Dubai Ruler inaugurates first phase of Mohammed bin Rashid City mega-project
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai has inaugurated District One of the Dh30 billion Mohammed bin Rashid City.
Drivers turn careless after getting licence: Official
The Director of Dubai Traffic Police, Maj Gen Mohammed Saif Al Zafeen has said that a number of drivers turn careless regarding driving rules after getting a driving licence, warning they are under the scanner.
