All roads leading to Expo 2020 are complete

Saturday, 15 February 2020 13:19

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has just opened the last two phases of roads leading to the Expo 2020 site.

The construction work includes a flyover linking Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Expo Road as well as two flyovers on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.

These ensure a smooth flow of traffic to and from the site of Expo 2020.

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Work also included bridges 7km long and roads of 43km in total, in addition to three interchanges.

By opening these last two phases, the RTA has completed all phases of roads leading to the site, well ahead of the opening of Expo 2020.

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