500 engineers and international experts are involved in the major transport project
The Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Mattar Al Tayer announced on Sunday, Nov 9 that 10 per cent of the construction on the Dubai Metro Blue Line is now complete.
When finished, the mass transport project is expected to span 30km with 14 stations.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the project occurred in June this year.
How many people are working on the Dubai Metro Blue Line?
There are:
More than 500 engineers and experts
3,000 workers across 12 sites
When is the Dubai Metro Blue Line expected to be complete?
Al Tayer explained that there are two major milestones we can look forward to in the coming years:
30 per cent completion by end of 2026
Blue Line to open on 9.9.2029
What’s the significance of the Blue Line?
He explained: “The Dubai Metro Blue Line is one of RTA’s most strategic projects. The line connects the Red and Green Lines of the Dubai Metro and serves areas expected to accommodate around one million residents by 2040. It will also provide direct journeys to Dubai International Airport in just 20 minutes.
“The project supports the objectives of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040 by linking Dubai’s fifth urban area to the Metro network, enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors, and realising the ‘20-minute city’ concept, which enables access to more than 80 per cent of essential services within 20 minutes of travel.
“It further reinforces Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) principles and aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). The project’s total economic benefits are estimated to exceed AED 56.5 billion by 2040, resulting from savings in time and fuel and a reduction in accident-related fatalities. It is also anticipated to boost land and property values by up to 25 per cent around Metro stations and reduce traffic congestion by 20 per cent along the corridors served by the Blue Line.”
