Dubai to Build 19 Truck Parking Stops and Lay-bys by 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is building 16 new truck parking, along with 3 lay-bys, in key areas around the city. This project is a team effort with private companies, including one lay-by with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and two with Almutakamela Vehicle Testing and Registration. Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the RTA Board of Executive Directors said that these truck parking and lay-bys can bring down truck-related accidents by 50%.

The first part of this project, which includes 15 rest areas, will start operating in August 2024. The work to finish the rest of the areas will continue until the end of 2025.

Convenient Locations and Space

These new truck parking and lay-bys cover a huge area of over 300,000 square meters altogether and can fit more than 1,000 trucks. This will make it easier for trucks to find safe places to stop and rest. These will be in important places like:

• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
• Emirates Road
• Dubai-Hatta Road
• Dubai-Al Ain Road
• Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road
• Al Aweer Road

RTA's lay-bys in Dubai cover a total area of over 226,000 square meters. Each lay-by can hold between 120 and 200 trucks and heavy vehicles.

Jebel Ali Lay-by: Located on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road near Jebel Ali Free Zone and Al Maktoum International Airport, this facility is managed by Almutakamela Vehicle Testing and Registration. It covers 100,000 square meters and can accommodate about 200 trucks.

Emirates Road Lay-by: Situated near Emirates Road next to the Al Tayy Racetrack, this lay-by covers 76,000 square meters and can host 150 trucks. RTA and ADNOC are collaborating on this project.

Dubai Industrial City Lay-by: Another lay-by by Almutakamela Vehicle Testing and Registration, located near the entry to Dubai Industrial City, covers 51,000 square meters and can accommodate 120 trucks.

RTA and ADNOC are also working on 16 truck parking and stops across these key locations. Each truck stop spans between 5,000 to 10,000 square meters and can accommodate 30 to 40 trucks.

What Drivers Can Expect?

Each truck stop and lay-by will offer everything a truck driver might need. There will be places to refuel with diesel, motels for resting, workshops for repairs, and even prayer rooms. Drivers can also find restaurants, clinics, pharmacies, and places to do laundry. These services are meant to make life easier for drivers who spend a lot of time on the road.

Conclusion

Dubai's plan to build more truck parking and lay-bys for trucks is a big step towards making roads safer and more comfortable for drivers. By choosing good locations and offering lots of helpful services, RTA is showing they care about the people who work hard to keep things moving in the city. This project not only improves Dubai's transportation but also shows their commitment to making life better for everyone who lives and works there.