Salik

Salik

New alternative roads to open prior to Salik, RTA assures on the system’s importance in reducing traffic

Date:20/05/2007

Floating bridge, Dubai Al Abir crossing and Business bay new lanes and additional Emirates Road exits will ease traffic flow in the city, says Engineer Maitha

Dubai’s road toll system will ease traffic flow in the city and encourages motorists to use the alternative roads and public transport, Engineer Maitha Bin Adai, CEO of the RTA’s Roads and Traffic Agency, said today.

Salik – the new toll system – will begin as planned in July 2007, with initial tolling points at Al Garhoud Bridge and along Sheikh Zayed Road near the Mall of the Emirates, alongside with the opening of Dubai Al Abir crossing and the floating bridge, which connects Al Ittihad Road with Al Riyadh Street in Bur Dubai; and is expected to reduce the traffic at Al Maktoum Bridge.