Dh15b worth of road projects under way ahead of Expo 2020

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Dubai is building roads and infrastructure projects worth Dh15 billion in preparation for Expo 2020. Speaking at the opening session of the fifth Dubai International Project Management Forum, Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the board of executive directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, said: “The UAE has committed teams and huge resources for constructing projects related to the hosting of this huge international event. The budget for roads and transportation projects in the lead up to the Expo is Dh15 billion.”

A series of flyovers, ramps and widened roads are under construction around the site in Jebel Ali. The upgrade will also facilitate the development of future projects in the area.

The RTA is also developing a 15km metro line, extending from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station to the Expo 2020 site. The Dh10.6 billion project will provide direct access to Expo 2020 visitors, while also serving residents of the area.

Covering seven stations, five elevated and two underground, work on Route 2020 is halfway completed.

This year, around Dh5 billion from the Dubai government’s budget was allocated to support Dubai Expo 2020 projects, while around 21 per cent of the budget was earmarked for general infrastructure development.

“Countries today are seeking sustained stability and growth, which can only be achieved through proper planning and implementation, which are the key pillars of project management structures,” said Al Tayer.