RTA Reduces Speed Limit on Major Sharjah Roads
- Publish date: Monday، 27 May 2024
Sharjah RTA collaborates with Police to implement new speed restrictions
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Sharjah’s Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) has announced a reduction in the speed limit on key roads in the emirate, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety.
New Speed Limit
The speed limit on Al Ittihad Road and Al Wahda Road has been lowered from 100 km/h to 80 km/h, as confirmed by Sharjah RTA’s communication on social media platform X.
تعلن #هيئة_الطرق_المواصلات_الشارقة، بالتنسيق مع القيادة العامة لشرطة الشارقة، عن تعديل السرعة على شارع الاتحاد وشارع الوحدة من 100 كم / ساعة إلى 80 كم / ساعة، لضمان انسيابية الحركة المرورية على الطريق. pic.twitter.com/53SKZjodnH
— هيئة الطرق و المواصلات في الشارقة (@RTA_Shj) May 25, 2024
Collaborative Effort
The initiative was implemented in collaboration with the General Command of Sharjah Police, underscoring a joint effort to ensure smoother traffic conditions on these vital routes.
Implications
While the announcement did not specify the exact commencement date of the new speed limit, the measure is expected to impact commuters and travelers who frequent these major thoroughfares.
Significance of Major Sharjah Roads
Al Ittihad Road and Al Wahda Road serve as crucial connectors, linking various urban areas within Sharjah and extending to neighboring emirates. These roads play a pivotal role in facilitating transportation and connectivity across the region, with numerous flyovers, bridges, and tunnels along their routes.