Ajman's Infrastructure Leap: Enhancing Mobility and Safety

Developments in Ajman: New Traffic Lane and Rainwater Drainage System on Sheikh Zayed Street

One of the busiest road sections in the Al Helio area of Ajman, Sheikh Zayed Street, has undergone significant infrastructure development. The 2.8-kilometer-long project was realized with an investment of over 63 million dirhams, aiming to modernize the transport system and enhance livability in the area.

What Did the Development Include?

The project encompassed several key elements:

The creation of a new third lane in both directions, allowing the road to accommodate three lanes of traffic each way.

Installation of a modern rainwater drainage network that improves safety and reduces the risk of flooding, especially during the rainy season.

Erection of street lighting poles to ensure safe nighttime travel.

Organization of sidewalks and parking spaces for the convenience of pedestrians and local residents.

Construction of two new signalized intersections to regulate traffic flow.

Improving Traffic Safety

The project paid special attention to enhancing safety. The two new intersections allow for better traffic management in an area where car traffic is significant 24/7. This has made traffic smoother and more predictable, reducing congestion, especially on the sections leading to Emirates Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Street.

International Standards and Future-Oriented Design

The entire project was designed according to the highest international standards, with particular emphasis on the safe and efficient implementation of junctions and intersections. The investment is part of the Ajman Vision 2030 plan, which aims to create an integrated and sustainable transport system throughout the emirate.

Raising Quality and Standard of Living

The development of Sheikh Zayed Street is not merely a transport investment but an important step towards the comprehensive modernization of Ajman's infrastructure. This development contributes to serving the emirate's growing population and urbanization, as well as improving quality of life. Such investments support economic growth, encourage investments, and make the urban environment more sustainable in the long term.

Summary

Ajman sets an example in aligning transport and infrastructure developments with strategic goals. The modernization of Sheikh Zayed Street is well aligned with the emirate's long-term plans and foreshadows the direction of the UAE's regional development policy—which increasingly emphasizes smart, safe, and sustainable urban development.

(Source of the article: Department of Municipality statement.)