Dubai has made another major stride in enhancing its road infrastructure with the opening of a new three-lane bridge linking Sheikh Rashid Road to the iconic Infinity Bridge. This latest development from the RTA underscores the city’s dedication to optimizing traffic flow and meeting the demands of its rapidly growing urban landscape.
Strengthening The City’s Infrastructure
As part of the ambitious Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, the new bridge stretches from the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street intersection to the Falcon Interchange on Al Mina Street, covering a total of 4.8 km. This is just one key milestone in a broader initiative to revolutionize traffic flow across Dubai.
More Bridges To Come In The City
The project goes beyond just one bridge. Three additional bridges, spanning a total of 3.1 km, are also under construction. Together, these structures will accommodate an impressive 19,400 vehicles per hour, helping to keep Dubai’s busy roads running smoothly and efficiently.
Here’s a breakdown of the bridges (locations still undisclosed, as of now):
- First Bridge
- Length: 1,335 meters
- Lanes: Three in each direction
- Capacity: 10,800 vehicles per hour (both ways)
- Purpose: Connects Sheikh Rashid Road to Falcon Interchange.
- Second Bridge
- Length: 780 meters
- Lanes: Three
- Capacity: 5,400 vehicles per hour
- Purpose: Links Falcon Interchange to Al Wasl Road.
- Third Bridge
- Length: 985 meters
- Lanes: Two
- Capacity: 3,200 vehicles per hour
- Purpose: Facilitates traffic from Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street, heading toward Falcon Interchange.
.@rta_dubai has officially opened a new 3-lane bridge connecting Sheikh Rashid Road to the Infinity Bridge. This milestone marks a major achievement in Phase 4 of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, with 71% of the work now completed.
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Bringing Easy To Busy Roads
This ambitious development also involves upgrading 4.8 km of roads and enhancing surface intersections at Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street. In addition, two pedestrian bridges are being built—one on Sheikh Rashid Road and another on Al Mina Street.
Other features include:
- Enhanced traffic systems
- Upgraded street lighting
- Advanced rainwater drainage systems
- Expanded irrigation network
From smoother traffic flow to safer pedestrian crossings, this project showcases Dubai’s commitment to innovative infrastructure planning! Stay tuned to Gulf Buzz for all the latest updates on this game-changing development as they come in.