Dubai RTA completes maintenance of 67 footbridges; enabling safe infrastructure for pedestrians

The maintenance of 67 footbridges, including 5 air-conditioned glazed bridges across various areas of Dubai in 2022, has been completed by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).  This is in line with the traffic safety strategy's implementation plans aiming at providing a safe infrastructure for pedestrians.

These bridges also contribute to providing an integrated network to facilitate pedestrian movement between neighbouring areas, and provide seamless and safe travel with innovative, sustainable mobility solutions and services to make every journey in Dubai a world-class experience.

The scope of maintenance works carried out over a full year, included the installation of 10 electric elevators for several bridges as a preventive measure for the safety of footbridge facilities. These efforts stem from RTA's keenness to use the latest management, maintenance and sustainability practices in respect of assets to ensure safe transportation means for pedestrians enabling them to cross the roads safely and efficiently.