CDM Smith delivered traffic studies and full upgrade design to enhance capacity, safety and connectivity across key intersections along Al Qudra Road in Dubai.
Roads & Transport Authority
Dubai, UAE
CDM Smith assessed and redesigned critical intersections along Hessa Street and Al Qudra Road to support future demand and improve regional mobility. We evaluated traffic operations, community access, interfaces with major highways, safety aspects and environmental impacts while developing multi-year optimized design solutions. The scope included preliminary study, detailed design, value engineering, tendering and construction supervision services.
The project supports over a dozen fast-growing communities, analyzing resident access, pedestrian and cyclist movement, public transport circulation and parking needs. We ensured that proposed improvements enhance connectivity and mobility for all users, including people of determination.
CDM Smith developed multiple geometric layout options for 2025 and 2030, updating traffic models to evaluate performance. The work covered links, junctions, merges, diverges and weaving sections, ensuring efficient and safe operations under future peak-hour conditions.
We explored advanced construction methods, energy-saving approaches and smart transportation solutions. We prepared detailed designs for approved innovations, aligning the project with Dubai’s forward-looking mobility and sustainability goals.
The project involved close coordination with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, service authorities, developers and stakeholders to secure NOCs and integrate land use schemes. Regular workshops and progress reporting ensure efficient project delivery and transparent communication with clients and key stakeholders.
Dubai Roads & Transport Authority appointed CDM Smith to enhance key intersections and corridor operations along Hessa Street and Al Qudra Road, a rapidly developing region serving more than a dozen residential and mixed-use communities with a projected population of nearly 311,000 by 2030. We analyzed community accessibility, pedestrian and cyclist circulation, pavement conditions and environmental concerns including noise and visual impacts. We applied a structured methodology that included coordination with key developers, updating land use data, disaggregating traffic zones and coding development access points. Multiple geometric options for 2025 and 2030 were developed and evaluated using detailed traffic modelling to ensure acceptable levels of service. Mitigation measures were proposed for various planning horizons, and cost-share analysis were completed to allocate responsibilities. The scope encompassed preliminary study, detailed design, value engineering, safety audits, tendering services and construction supervision.
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Roads & Transport Authority
Dubai, UAE
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