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CairoScene
12-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
RTA Completes Sheikh Rashid-Al Mina Interchange, Reducing Travel Time
Dubai's RTA has finished the Al Shindagha Corridor on the Bur Dubai side, easing traffic with a final bridge at Sheikh Rashid and Al Mina. May 12, 2025 The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced the completion of all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on the Bur Dubai side. This infrastructure initiative aims to enhance traffic flow between Al Garhoud Bridge and Infinity Bridge. A significant milestone was achieved with the opening of the fifth and final bridge at the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street. The Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is a comprehensive development covering 13 kilometers along key routes such as Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street. The project involves the construction of multiple bridges and the development of 15 intersections, aiming to serve approximately one million residents. The initiative is expected to reduce travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030, resulting in significant time savings and improved traffic efficiency. This development is part of Dubai's broader efforts to enhance transportation infrastructure and accommodate the city's growing population and urban expansion.
Hi Dubai
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
RTA Slashes Travel Time by 85 Percent with Completion of Al Shindagha Corridor
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the final bridge at the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection, marking the full completion of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project—one of the city's most transformative infrastructure upgrades. The completion ensures uninterrupted traffic flow from Al Garhoud Bridge to Port Rashid via the Infinity Bridge and extends all the way to the Waterfront Market. The project has cut travel time along the corridor from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes, with some routes now taking as little as five minutes. Serving over one million residents, the 13-kilometre corridor includes 15 intersections, 18 kilometres of bridges and tunnels, and boosts traffic capacity from 6,400 to 24,000 vehicles per hour. The RTA estimates the development will generate AED45 billion in economic benefits over the next two decades. The final phase includes five bridges spanning 3.1 km, handling up to 19,400 vehicles per hour, as well as two pedestrian bridges for added safety. Major components such as the Falcon Intersection, Infinity Bridge, and Dubai Islands connections have redefined traffic movement in Bur Dubai and Deira. The Infinity Bridge, with its iconic arch, stretches 295 metres and features 12 lanes, a cycling track, and a 75-metre navigation channel. A new 1,425-metre bridge over Dubai Creek will soon provide direct access from Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands. Mattar Al Tayer, RTA's Director-General, stated the project reflects the vision of Dubai's leadership to enhance urban mobility and support long-term growth. With 30 percent of the connecting tunnel from Infinity Bridge to Cairo Street already complete, RTA continues to push forward with strategic upgrades to ease congestion and improve connectivity across the emirate. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Time Out Dubai
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
RTA completed Shindagha Corridor project in Dubai
A major traffic project in Dubai has now officially been completed, according to the RTA. The Roads and Transport Authority opened the fifth and final bridge as part of the Sheikh Rashid-Al Mina Street Interchange Improvement Project on Sunday May 11. Now open to traffic, the interchange was the final stage of the Shindagha Corridor project in Bur Dubai, a huge series of works designed to decrease congestion. If you like this: 36 major traffic improvement projects coming soon to Dubai Stretching from the Al Garhoud Bridge towards Port Rashid all the way to the Infinity Bridge and Waterfront Souk, traffic flow is expected to be much smoother from now. If your daily commute uses the route, then you're in luck, as the RTA has stated the works have reduced travel time from 80 to 12 minutes. The Roads and Transport Authority inaugurates the fifth and final bridge as part of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project. With this milestone, RTA has completed all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai, ensuring… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 11, 2025 The distance between Infinity Bridge to Al Mina Street and on to Al Wasl Street should now take five minutes, as well as the route between Jumeirah Street and the Infinity Bridge. Now looking ahead, the RTA is currently working on the Al Khaleej Tunnel Project, which will extended from the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street. Speaking about the Shindagha Corridor, His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said: 'The corridor serves Deira and Bur Dubai, in addition to a number of development projects such as Dubai Islands, Deira Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, and Port Rashid. The project's population is estimated at one million. 'The corridor development will contribute to providing free traffic flow along the Shindagha Corridor, increasing the capacity from 6,400 vehicles per hour to 24,000 vehicles per hour, reducing the journey time from 104 minutes to 16 minutes by 2030, and enhancing traffic safety. The savings from reducing journey time are estimated at Dhs45 billion over 20 years.' In other Dubai news Global Village summer closure 2025: The season has been extended There's still time to visit How to get Dhs99 tickets to top UAE comedy and music shows today Including Enrique Iglesias, Lil Baby and more How Al Maktoum International Airport will become the biggest airport in the world Big things are coming
Gulf Today
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
VIDEO: Dubai completes all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development project on Bur Dubai side
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the final bridge of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project, completing all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai. This achievement ensures uninterrupted traffic flow from Al Garhoud Bridge to Port Rashid via Infinity Bridge, extending to the Waterfront Market. The project has significantly reduced travel time along the corridor, cutting it from 80 minutes to just 12 minutes. Traffic from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge now takes only five minutes, while journeys from Infinity Bridge to Al Mina Street and Al Wasl Road at the 2nd December Street intersection also take five minutes. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated that the project aligns with directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Spanning 13 km, the corridor serves one million residents and major developments, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, and Port Rashid. The project, covering Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street, includes 15 intersections, 18 km of bridges and tunnels, and a traffic capacity increase from 6,400 to 24,000 vehicles per hour. Travel time has been reduced from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes, with an estimated economic benefit of Dhs45 billion over 20 years. The final bridge at the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection features five bridges totalling 3.1 km, accommodating 19,400 vehicles per hour. The project also includes two pedestrian bridges to enhance safety. The Falcon Intersection, at Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Mina Street, consists of three bridges and a tunnel with a total capacity of 28,800 vehicles per hour. The development includes major bridges along Al Khaleej Street and a tunnel for left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street. The Infinity Bridge, a landmark structure with a distinctive arch representing the infinity symbol, spans 295 metres and provides 12 lanes with a capacity of 24,000 vehicles per hour. It also features a 3-metre-wide cycling track and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for safe vessel passage. The double-deck route extends from Infinity Bridge to Deira along Al Corniche Street, offering six lanes in each direction. The route connects to Al Khaleej Street and integrates surface roads with signalised intersections. Five bridges have been constructed to provide direct access to Dubai Islands, with a total capacity of 20,700 vehicles per hour. These bridges ensure smooth connectivity from Al Khaleej Street and the surrounding areas. Currently 30 percent complete, the 1,650-metre tunnel will connect Infinity Bridge in Deira to Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, providing three lanes in each direction with a capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour. The RTA has launched a project to provide direct access to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai. The new bridge will span 1,425 metres over Dubai Creek, with four lanes in each direction, a pedestrian and cycling path, and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for vessel passage.
Dubai Eye
11-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Dubai's Al Shindagha Corridor project marks key milestone
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced the completion of the final bridge in the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection upgrade, marking the end of all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on the Bur Dubai side. With this fifth and final bridge in place, traffic now flows uninterrupted from Al Garhoud Bridge through Infinity Bridge all the way to Port Rashid and the Waterfront Market. Travel time along the corridor has been slashed from 80 minutes to just 12, with key routes like Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge now taking only five minutes. The RTA's Director-General Mattar Al Tayer said this project is one of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the city, spanning 13 km and involving 18 km of bridges and tunnels. The corridor, which supports growing development in areas like Deira, Bur Dubai, Dubai Islands and Port Rashid, is designed to serve a population of one million and boost traffic capacity to 24,000 vehicles per hour by 2030. Travel time is expected to drop to just 16 minutes, with economic benefits estimated at AED 45 billion over the next two decades. Meanwhile, work continues on the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project, which extends from the end of Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street. The 1,650-metre tunnel will have three lanes in each direction. The RTA has also commenced construction of entry and exit points for Dubai Islands in the area between Infinity Bridge and Port Rashid redevelopment area. RTA has inaugurated the fifth and final bridge as part of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project. With this milestone, RTA has completed all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow… — RTA (@rta_dubai) May 11, 2025
