RTA’s Plan For Tackling Traffic In Dubai On NYE Looks Pretty Fool-Proof
Dubai on December 31 is all fun and games unless you get stuck in the NYE traffic. Millions of people from around the world fly down to the emirate to get the year-end festivities started, and traffic at that time can be pretty horrid.
Thank god for the Roads and Transport and Authority (RTA) and the Dubai Police, they have got your backs this NYE with their solid traffic plans.
According to RTA …
“Based on lessons learned from last year, an integrated plan has been mapped out to move the public from the event site to their destinations which include setting up an ad hoc pedestrian crossing on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Business Bay Station to facilitate the movement from and to the other side of the road such that there will be two temporary crosswalks on Sheikh Zayed Road.”
RTA
Comprehensive traffic plan during 2018 NYE celebrations
Apart from this, the RTA also announced that all paid parking zones are free of charge from Sunday, December 31, until Monday, January 1, except at multi-level parking lots.
Road closures during NYE
Road closures and metro stations during the New Year’s Eve are as follows:#MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/8DzFPij6pu
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
⚠️ We urge users of AlSukook & DIFC roads to use alternative routes after 8 pm Sunday December 31st. #MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/DxhfyiKXk7
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
⚠️ Al Asayel Road will be closed at 4 pm, Sunday, December 31st 2017. #MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/U9vZuyHxtU
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
⚠️Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard Road will be closed from 5 or 8 pm Sunday December 31st 2017. #MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/ZHzI31XbaR
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
⚠️ Al Murooj Rotana Intersection at Happiness Street, leading to Burj Khalifa area, will be closed at 6 pm Sunday December 31st 2017. #MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/ZAcFGJy0ip
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
Important bus locations and parking spots
Buses locations during the New Year’s Eve are as follows:#MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/P89lly2Pa9
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
#RTA will be providing 4000 additional parking spots, in addition to taxis and free shuttle buses to ease your transport to the event area. #MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/gBoy88bQuN
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
We are providing additional parking spots at Rashidiya, Nakheel Harbour and Tower, and Etisalat metro stations. #MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/dBidYAPiqN
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
#RTA is providing Al Wasl Club parking area for free during the New Year’s Eve. #MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/4Uq1ObDuJ7
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
Avoid delays
To avoid delays during NYE, use #PublicTransport for an easy and quick ride. #MyDubaiNewYear #LightUp2018 pic.twitter.com/eLJl8IHu5D
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 30, 2017
