As revealed by the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority, it has collaborated with Dubai Holding Community Management. Yes, they announced how the construction has begun for two pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah. As revealed by the authority, this project in Jumeirah is designed to improve pedestrian safety. Not to mention, it also aims to ease traffic!
Dubai RTA Announces 2 New Bridges In Palm Jumeirah
أعلنت #هيئة_الطرق_والمواصلات ودبي القابضة لإدارة المجتمعات بدء تنفيذ جسرين جديدين للمشاة بالقرب من مباني شورلاين وجولدن مايل في نخلة جميرا، ضمن حزمة من مشاريع التحسينات المرورية التي يجري تنفيذها في إطار الشراكة بين الجانبين، بهدف تعزيز سلامة المشاة، وتحسين انسيابية الحركة المرورية، وتسهيل التنقل بين الوجهات السكنية والسياحية والتجارية. ويعكس المشروع استمرار استثمارات دبي القابضة لإدارة المجتمعات في مجتمعاتها ووجهاتها، بما يسهم في الارتقاء بجودة الحياة، وتعزيز مكانة دبي مدينةً رائدةً في توفير بنية تحتية متكاملة ومستدامة.
— RTA (@rta_dubai) October 29, 2026
As revealed by Dubai RTA in its post on X, the first bridge would be built near the Shoreline. This bridge would be at the entrance of Palm Jumeirah. The completion is scheduled for June 2027, as revealed in a report by the Gulf News. The second bridge is coming up at Golden Mile adjacent to retail frontages. This is expected to be completed in October 2027. Together, these bridges would have a combined capacity for 2700 pedestrians per hour. Not to mention, it would exceed the current demand and allow for future growth. Additionally, it is also expected to benefit about 16,000 residents.
The Two Bridges Aim To Deliver Integrated Traffic Solutions
As mentioned by Hussain Al Baana, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai RTA Traffic & Roads Agency, the project reflects a strategic partnership between the two authorities. Not to mention, the two bridges aim to deliver integrated traffic solutions that respond to current and future growth requirements. He also revealed how it would deliver improved connectivity between areas and key facilities. Additionally, it would also enhance safety and accessibility and support sustainable urban development across Dubai.
Offering enhanced accessibility and connectivity across Palm Jumeirah, the bridges support pedestrian safety. Not to mention, it also reflects the commitment towards future-ready communities.
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New Bridge Opens In Dubai World Trade Centre Area
This is not the only development in the emirate. Yes, the Dubai World Trade Centre area is finally seeing the opening of a new 1 km bridge, which connects Al Majlis Street to 2nd December Street. This would reduce travel time between the two roads from the existing six minutes to just one minute. Additionally, the wider project has been designed in such a way that it reduces average delays at the intersection from 12 minutes to just 90 seconds.
So, those who travel through the busy Dubai World Trade Centre area can expect shorter journey times from October 30th onwards, as the bridge is now open.
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FAQs
What is the latest development revealed by Dubai RTA?
Dubai RTA has announced two pedestrian bridges in Palm Jumeirah.
Where are the two pedestrian bridges coming up in Palm Jumeirah?
The first bridge is coming near the shoreline and is expected to be completed by June 2027. The second is coming at Golden Mile adjacent to the retail frontages, and it is expected to be completed in October 2027.
