Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of 65 percent of the construction works on a crucial 1,500-metre bridge project. This bridge features two lanes in each direction and provides direct access to and from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, a waterfront destination known for housing the largest yacht marinas in the Middle East.
According to Emirates News Agency, the project contractor has made significant progress, completing 90 percent of the work related to upgrading and adjusting utility services intersecting with the project. This includes implementing approved traffic diversions to ensure a smooth traffic flow and the continued progress of construction in line with the approved schedule. The project is on track for completion in the third quarter of the current year.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, stated that the project involves constructing a bridge extending from Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road, near the American University in Dubai. The bridge passes through the intersection of Al Naseem Street and Al Falak Street, crossing over King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street before connecting to Dubai Harbour Street.
The bridge, with its two lanes in each direction, boasts a total capacity of approximately 6,000 vehicles per hour. The project also includes at-grade improvement works at four key intersections along the corridor: Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Falak Street with Al Naseem Street intersection, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street with Al Naseem Street intersection, and Dubai Harbour Street. Once completed, the project aims to enhance traffic flow and reduce travel time from 12 minutes to just 3 minutes.