Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) continues its proactive efforts to maintain the efficiency of the emirate's vital infrastructure through the implementation of comprehensive and periodic maintenance programmes that meet the highest global standards.
According to Emirates News Agency, the authority recently completed an extensive maintenance programme for Al Maktoum Bridge, a key crossing in Dubai's road network. This initiative is expected to extend the bridge's operational lifespan by 50 years, aiming to enhance the bridge's structural safety, boost its operational efficiency, and ensure its long-term sustainability.
The advanced maintenance work on Al Maktoum Bridge included the replacement of metal curtains supporting the bridge walls in the Creek area and the rehabilitation of concrete surfaces in the lift machinery rooms, ensuring the continuity of smooth and efficient traffic flow.
The Director of the Roads and Facilities Maintenance Department at RTA informed Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the authority relies on the latest technologies in its maintenance activities. This approach aims to enhance the structural safety of the bridge and maintain its operational efficiency, supporting the seamless flow of traffic while adhering to the highest safety standards. This reflects the authority's commitment to excellence in infrastructure services.
He also mentioned that the authority has established a precise system of performance indicators to measure the efficiency of maintenance work. These indicators include compliance with set timelines, adherence to the highest safety standards during implementation, and metrics based on best global practices. They are periodically assessed by international consultants and through internal audits conducted by relevant departments to ensure the highest levels of operational efficiency and reliability in infrastructure.
