RTA opens new bridge under Al Shindagha Corridor project
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a new bridge has been opened from Infinity Bridge via Al-Mina Street toward Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street intersection.
The new bridge spans 1,210 meters with three lanes and a capacity of 4,800 vehicles per hour.
The new addition is part of Phase 4 of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project.
The Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at RTA, H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, said: "The project is designed to support ongoing urban development along the corridor while meeting the demands of urban and population growth.'
It will also see the construction of two pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Road and Al-Mina Street. This is in addition to upgrades to Sheikh Rashid Road from its intersection with Sheikh Khalida bin Zayed Street to Falcon intersection on Al-Mina Street.
The Project was initiated under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, with the close follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai,
— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 23, 2025
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