Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the opening of a new three-lane bridge connecting Sheikh Rashid Road to Infinity Bridge, marking a significant milestone in the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project.
The RTA described the project as "a significant achievement in Phase 4 of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, which spans Sheikh Rashid Road from Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street intersection to Falcon Interchange on Al Mina Street, covering a total length of 4.8 km," according to a statement released on Sunday.
This ambitious project includes the construction of three bridges with a combined length of 3.1 km, designed to handle a traffic flow of 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. Progress has been steady, with the RTA confirming that "71% of the project has been completed."
The next major milestone is the planned opening of a second bridge in January 2024.
"A second bridge on Sheikh Rashid Road, linking Al Mina Intersection to Sheikh Rashid Road intersection with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, is set to open in the first half of January," the statement continued.
The newly inaugurated bridge is expected to significantly ease traffic in the area.
”The new bridge enhances traffic flow from Sheikh Rashid Road to Infinity Bridge, starting at Sheikh Rashid Road intersection with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, continuing through to the intersection of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street with Al Mina Street, and onward to Infinity Bridge,” RTA noted.
According to Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, the project is vital to supporting Dubai’s rapid development.
"The project aims to keep pace with the ongoing development in the area along the corridor, addressing the requirements of urban and population growth," he said.
The Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is a testament to Dubai's commitment to enhancing its infrastructure to meet the needs of its growing population and dynamic economy.