Khaleej Times

Maintenanc­e works on Sharjah roads complete

- Ahmed Shaaban

sharjah — The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Sharjah has completed maintenanc­e work on a number of key roads, said a top official.

Suleiman Al Hajiri, directorge­neral of RTA Sharjah for roads affairs, said the school holiday was a good opportunit­y to finish necessary road works, mainly on the Sheikh Rashid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Road.

“The maintenanc­e works of the major road, extending between Dasman and Al Abar areas, cost Dh1.34 million,” he said. “The developmen­t works have significan­tly enhanced traffic flow here.”

The authority opened two roundabout­s in April, leading to the Uod Rakan Bridge opposite the industrial and Al Noof areas, after completing maintenanc­e and developmen­t works at Dh647,000, he added.

“We have maintained the roundabout

The developmen­t works have significan­tly enhanced traffic flow here.” Suleiman Al Hajiri, directorge­neral of RTA Sharjah for roads affairs

at the end of the Al Sharq road near Ajman border against Dh364,000.” The old layer of asphalt has been replaced with a new one whereas the entire roundabout has been repainted with road signs, he explained. “The authority has also repaired all the rain-related holes on all the roads.”

Al Hajiri said the RTA Sharjah, in a bid to curb run-over accidents and better control and boost traffic flow, has installed fences on all the major roads of the emirate.

“Engineerin­g teams are inspecting the roads on a daily basis to carry out the required maintenanc­e works, spanning the pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, Uturns, hole-filling, road repainting and other necessary works.” The maintenanc­e and developmen­t road works, meant to enhance public safety and security, are in line with the directions of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, he said.

ahmedshaab­an@khaleejtim­es.com

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