Dh3 million for revamping of this Sharjah road

Sharjah - The repairs are to be carried out as per the latest international standards and practices

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Sharjah, in a bid to enhance the performance of the roads and bridges of the emirate, has started a thorough maintenance of the second intersection on the Al Dhaid road.
The repairs, worth Dh3 million, are to be carried out as per the latest international standards and practices to ensure a safe and convenient transport across the emirate, according to informed sources.
"The regular maintenance works, done as per fixed schedules, are in line with the RTA Sharjah to preserve these roads and bridges, boost their sustainability, and improve traffic flow."
The bridge expansion joints are to 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 explained. "The side metal barriers will be replaced with fortified aluminum ones."
That stretch of the road is to be repainted and remarked 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 painted with a water-proof layer of insulants to protect it against rain and irrigation water, and protect it against any water leak, they elaborated. "The damaged asphalt parts and tiled pavement will be maintained or replaced in the final phase of the project."
The same sources said 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 underlined.
Indicating, they said that RTA Sharjah is more than ready to respond to customers' feedbacks and complaints. "RTA Sharjah Call Centre is reachable 24/7 at (600525252) for feedbacks, inquiries, remarks and complaints."
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