Latest news with #AlShindaghaCorridorImprovementProject
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.
What's On
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
This new bridge in Dubai will reduce travel time by 67 per cent
RTA has inaugurated a new bridge that could ease Dubai traffic flow… A new bridge was inaugurated by the RTA this past week and will reportedly cut down travel time by 67 per cent. The bridge, connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge, is the latest opening in a series of extensions being added to the road network of Dubai in a bid to combat perhaps the most pressing problem of now – traffic and congestion. The bridge spans 985 metres and features two lanes that can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. This new diversion will significantly reduce traffic and congestion in the area, and cut down travel times, from 12 minutes to 4 minutes for motorists traveling from Jumeirah Street towards Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DubaiMediaOffice (@dubaimediaoffice) This bridge is part of Phase 4 of a larger project of the construction of five bridges totalling 3.1 km, with a combined capacity of 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. The second quarter of 2025 is expected to see the completion of another 780-metre, three-lane bridge connecting Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. You might also like Dubai set to build the one of the world's thinnest residential towers The Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is split into 5 phases. Several roadworks have already been completed, with RTA having completed 90 per cent of Phase 4 of the project, This phase also includes the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project. Phase 5 is yet to be announced The corridor extends 4.8 kilometres from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. The aim of the project is to improve connectivity between Deira and Bur Dubai while also connecting upcoming major developments, including Dubai Islands, Deira Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, and Port Rashid. Once completed, the corridor will benefit about one million residents, according to the RTA, and significantly reducing travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030. The project is designed to enhance road safety standards while delivering an estimated Dh45 billion in economic benefits over the next 20 years. @rta_dubai Images: RTA
Time Out Dubai
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out Dubai
RTA opens new Jumeirah Street Bridge as part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has opened a game-changing new bridge as part of a major transport project. A new Jumeirah Street Bridge has opened which will significantly reduce journey times and improve traffic flow in the surrounding area. The newly opened bridge is part of the fourth phase of the Dhs3 billion Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The bridge extends 4.8 kilometres from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. It features two lanes and can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour across a distance of 985 metres in the direction of the Infinity Bridge. Journey times have been significantly reduced on the road by a whopping 67 percent – from 12 minutes down to four minutes. To improve traffic flow in the area, #RTA has opened a major bridge facilitating movement from Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street towards Infinity Bridge. The new two-lane bridge, measuring 985 metres in length, can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. This development is… — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 19, 2025 The bridge provides reduced travel times for motorists by allowing uninterrupted traffic flow without the need to stop at traffic signals. Phase four of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement will also include five additional bridges totalling 3.1 kilometres in length and will be capable of accommodating up to 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. This section of the long-running transport project will cover 4.8 kilometres of road enhancements, along with upgrades to key surface intersections on Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Street. There will also be two pedestrian bridges coming soon as part of the plans. One bridge will be on Sheikh Rashid Road and another on Al Mina Street. Later in 2025 we can expect a 780-metre three-lane bridge to connect Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. Once operational, it will support up to 4,800 vehicles per hour. In other Dubai news Dubai's Mall of the Emirates to undergo huge expansion — here's what to expect You're going to see some big changes A second headliner has been announced for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix It was written In The Stars Inside Etihad Rail: This is what it's like to travel on UAE's new train Spoiler alert: we're impressed
Hi Dubai
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hi Dubai
RTA Opens New Bridge from Jumeirah to Infinity Bridge, Cuts Travel Time by 67%
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a crucial new bridge linking Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street, enhancing direct access to the Infinity Bridge. The 985-metre bridge, featuring two lanes and a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour, is part of Phase 4 of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. Spanning 4.8 kilometres, Phase 4 stretches from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. The new bridge plays a vital role in improving traffic flow along this busy corridor. By enabling uninterrupted traffic movement and eliminating the need to stop at signals, the bridge slashes travel time from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge by 67%—from 12 minutes to just 4 minutes. The wider Phase 4 works also include five additional bridges totalling 3.1 kilometres, designed to handle 19,400 vehicles per hour, and major road upgrades along Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Street. Two pedestrian bridges are also planned to improve safety and accessibility. RTA reaffirmed its commitment to aligning with Dubai's leadership vision by addressing the city's growing urban and traffic demands through infrastructure that supports smoother mobility. Looking ahead, another key milestone is set for Q2 2025: the completion of a 780-metre, three-lane bridge connecting Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. This upcoming structure will accommodate up to 4,800 vehicles per hour, further enhancing Dubai's road network efficiency. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
RTA opens key bridge as part of Al Shindagha Corridor project
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a key bridge connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge. Spanning 985m, it features two lanes and can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. The bridge is part of Phase 4 of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, which extends 4.8 km from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street, said RTA in a statement. RTA remains committed to implementing the directives of Dubai's leadership to address the emirate's growing urban and population needs along Al Shindagha Corridor by developing projects that enhance the road network and traffic flow in the area, it stated. As such, the new bridge will ease congestion and significantly reduce travel time by 67% - from 12 minutes to 4 minutes - for motorists traveling from Jumeirah Street towards Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street, through providing uninterrupted traffic flow across the new bridge without the need to stop at traffic signals. Phase 4 also includes five additional bridges totalling 3.1 km in length, designed to accommodate 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. The scope covers 4.8km of road enhancements, along with upgrades to key surface intersections on Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street. Two pedestrian bridges are also planned—one on Sheikh Rashid Road and another on Al Mina Street. Another key milestone is expected in Q2 2025 with the scheduled completion of a 780-metre, three-lane bridge connecting Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. Once operational, the bridge will support up to 4,800 vehicles per hour. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
