Watch: Dubai opens new tunnel for cyclists

A new tunnel, which is specifically designed for cyclists, has opened in Dubai's Al Meydan area.

It can accommodate about 800 bicycles per hour, and ensures uninterrupted movement along the Meydan cycling track.

The tunnel, which spans 160 metres in length and 6.6 metres in width, is also equipped with day and night lighting to always ensure clear visibility.

The launch of the project is part of the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) efforts to transform Dubai into a bicycle-friendly city, which requires improving the infrastructure of cycling tracks and linking them with residential areas and popular attractions.

#RTA has opened a new tunnel specifically designed for cyclists in Al Meydan area. The tunnel spans 160m in length and 6.6m in width, with a capacity to accommodate approximately 800 bicycles per hour. https://t.co/6pqh6VIL3f pic.twitter.com/uy0Ssvqday

— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 2, 2023

The design and construction of the new tunnel were carefully planned to adhere to the highest international standards, specifications, and technical guidelines.

Its interior design reflects ‎the landscape of plateaus and hills at sunset.

The RTA aims to increase the total length of cycling tracks in Dubai to 819 km by the end of 2026.