Dh3 million project to revamp Al Dhaid Road
sharjah — In a bid to improve the roads and bridges in the emirate, the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has started maintenance work on Al Dhaid Road.
The repairs on the second intersection, worth Dh3 million, will be carried out as per the latest international standards to ensure a safe and convenient transport across the emirate, according to sources.
“The regular maintenance works, done as per fixed schedules, are in line with the SRTA to preserve these roads and bridges, boost their sustainability, and improve traffic flow.”
The bridge expansion joints will be replaced using the NMBS German technology whereby the bridge will only be partially closed, they added.
“This way, the bridge will only be partially closed down for few hours on each of the two directions so as not to affect the traffic flow on the arterial intersection.”
The thorough maintenance works are to span all the concrete structure of the bridge, they said. “The side metal barriers will be replaced with fortified aluminum ones.”
That stretch of the road is to be repainted and re-marked as well, they said. “The concrete walls and pillars of the bridge will also be maintained in a complete way while the bridge will be totally repainted.” The bridge will further be painted with a waterproof layer of insulants to protect it against rain and irrigation water, and against any water leak, they added.
“The damaged asphalt parts and tiled pavement will be maintained or replaced in the final phase of the project.”
All the road bridge development works will be done in a smooth way without any negative impact on traffic flow on this arterial road, which connects Sharjah City with Al Dhaid.
“Road diversions were introduced as per the set procedures and standards in full association with the Sharjah Police to steer away from road congestions and traffic accidents.”
The authority is dedicated to improve the quality of roads to cope with the underway plans for urban development and economic and tourism, as well as the steady increase of population and the movement of transport, they said.