From 21 To 7 Minutes, New Dubai Bridge Opening Slashes Travel Time By 40% On Key Routes

To bolster Dubai’s road infrastructure, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a new bridge as part of its ambitious project to upgrade a crucial intersection, as announced by the Dubai Media Office (DMO) on Sunday.

Improving Traffic Flow In Dubai With A New Bridge

Dubai’s #RTA opened a major bridge as part of the Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project today, Sunday. The project involves the construction of four bridges, totalling 2,874 meters in length and with a capacity of 17,600 vehicles per hour.… pic.twitter.com/cWjX0zSR4t

— RTA (@rta_dubai) June 9, 2024

The newly unveiled bridge is a crucial component of the Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project. This extensive initiative includes the construction of four bridges spanning a total length of 2,874 meters.

Reducing Travel Times With Dubai’s New Bridge

.@rta_dubai opens major bridge as part of Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project. The newly completed 2-lane bridge is 666 meters long and has a 3,200 vehicles per hour capacity.https://t.co/G3YOaYYNqM pic.twitter.com/u9KBH3xVJe

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 9, 2024

One of the primary objectives of the Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project is to reduce travel distances and times. Commuters travelling from Garn Al Sabkha Street to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, towards Al Qusais and Deira can now expect a remarkable 40% reduction in travel time during peak hours, cutting it from 20 to 12 minutes. Moreover, motorists heading from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Al Yalayes Street, directing to Jebel Ali Port, will experience a staggering 70% decrease in journey time, plummeting from 21 minutes to just 7 minutes.

Key Features Of The New Bridge

Spanning an impressive length of 666 meters, the newly inaugurated bridge boasts the capacity to accommodate a substantial flow of traffic, with an estimated 3,200 vehicles passing through per hour. Its strategic positioning diverts traffic seamlessly from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to the service road leading to Jumeirah Golf Estate and Dubai Production City.

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the project’s progress is monitored. As confirmed by Al Tayer, the project, currently at 90% completion, promises to revolutionise travel dynamics at the intersection, facilitating smoother traffic flows and enhanced connectivity between key routes like Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.

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Towards Enhanced Connectivity

This extensive undertaking aims to establish vital east-west corridors that cater to burgeoning traffic volumes and evolving urban landscapes in Dubai. With a focus on fostering strategic linkages between major thoroughfares, the project is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping Dubai’s future transportation landscape, promising more efficient journeys and smoother traffic operations.

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