Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority announced the opening of a new three-lane bridge connecting Sheikh Rashid Road to the Infinity Bridge on December 8. In a statement, the RTA mentioned that this initiative is part of their ‘Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project,’ marking a significant achievement in Phase 4. The project spans Sheikh Rashid Road from the intersection with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Interchange on Al Mina Street, covering a total length of 4.8 km.
The RTA has already completed the construction of these new bridges and looks forward to improving traffic flow across major routes in Dubai.
Dubai Unveils Three New Bridges:
The first bridge, extending 1,335 meters, features three lanes in each direction and boosts traffic movement between Sheikh Rashid Road and Falcon Interchange, with a capacity to accommodate 10,800 vehicles per hour in both directions.
The second bridge, measuring 780 meters in length, also has three lanes and serves traffic heading from Falcon Interchange towards Al Wasl Road, handling up to 5,400 vehicles per hour.
The third bridge, at 985 meters long and with two lanes, facilitates traffic traveling from Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street towards Falcon Interchange, with a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour.
The bridge on Sheikh Rashid Road, linking Al Mina Intersection to Sheikh Rashid Road intersection with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, is slated for a January 2025 opening.
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, commented on the achievement of this milestone in the project timeline saying: “Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is being implemented under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, and is closely monitored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.”
“The project aims to keep pace with the ongoing development in the area along the corridor, addressing the requirements of urban and population growth. The new bridge enhances traffic flow from Sheikh Rashid Road to Infinity Bridge” he added.
