The speed limit change will come into effect from 20 November on this Dubai-Sharjah road
In the interest of road safety and better traffic management, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai have been taking several steps.
The latest announcement comes as a speed limit update on this key Dubai-Sharjah road, frequented by most motorists.
A section of Al Ittihad Road connecting Dubai and Sharjah will witness a reduction from 100 kph to 80 kph.
Dubai’s #RTA and the Dubai Police General Headquarters decided to reduce the speed limit on Al Ittihad Road, between Sharjah and Al Garhoud Bridge, from 100 km/h to 80 km/h, effective November 20, 2023.
To read the full news, visit https://t.co/d59n6xYb3x@DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/bwfuRAq3dd— RTA (@rta_dubai) November 14, 2023
Coming into effect from 20 November, the revised limit applies to the stretch between the Sharjah-Dubai border and Al Garhoud Bridge.
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The RTA’s decision in coordination with Dubai Police came following a study that reviewed the number of entrances/exits, proximity of intersections, recurrence of traffic accidents, as well as recent improvements and developments in the area.
The signs indicating maximum legal speed in that part of Al Ittihad Street will be changed to 80 km/h instead of 100 km/h on Al Ittihad Street in the part located between the Emirate of Sharjah and Al Garhoud Bridge, and red lines will be added at the beginning of the speed reduction zone.
In addition to updating speed limits on several roads, the RTA has also undertaken road development projects, introduced fines and several other ventures to ensure cyclists, motorists and pedestrians are able to experience safe connectivity across the emirate.
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