Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a major three-lane bridge, enhancing traffic flow from Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street to the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street. With a capacity of 4,800 vehicles per hour, this bridge is part of the phase 4 of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing congestion and improving road efficiency.
Key Highlights:
- Bridge length: 1,210 metres, featuring three lanes.
- Capacity: 4,800 vehicles per hour.
- Phase 4 scope: Includes five bridges spanning 3.1km, with a total capacity of 19,400 vehicles per hour.
- Road upgrades: 4.8km of Sheikh Rashid Road, from Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street, up to Infinity Bridge. Enhancements to surface intersections on Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Street
- Pedestrian access: Two new pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the RTA, highlighted the strategic importance of this project in supporting Dubai’s urban expansion. The new bridge is set to improve connectivity for major residential and commercial districts, including Al Hudaiba, Al Raffa, Al Jafiliya, Al Mankhool, Al Kifaf, and Al Karama.
Al Shindagha Corridor: A Game-Changer For Traffic Efficiency
The Al Shindagha Corridor spans 13 kilometres across key roads such as Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street. It is expected to improve connectivity between Deira and Bur Dubai while supporting major developments, including Dubai Islands, Deira Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, and Port Rashid. Once completed, it is expected to benefit over 1 million residents in Dubai, by reducing travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030. This infrastructure milestone is part of Dubai’s long-term strategy to improve urban mobility, support economic growth, and enhance safety across the emirate’s transport network.