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UAE Moments
3 days ago
- UAE Moments
Sharjah to Close Key Roads for the Etihad Rail Project
Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the closure of roads connecting Maliha (Mleiha) Street and the Sharjah Ring Road, near University Bridge, starting Friday, August 15, as part of the second phase of the Etihad Rail project. This step reflects the emirate's evolving role in the UAE's ambitious national railway initiative. The closure follows a similar two-month restriction earlier in the summer, from July 1 to August 30, which affected the same route to accommodate ongoing rail construction. During that period, SRTA urged motorists to plan and use alternative routes to mitigate traffic delays. The road closure is instrumental in facilitating the construction of the future Sharjah passenger station, located near University City, a strategically chosen hub owing to its proximity to Sharjah International Airport, numerous educational institutions, and vital urban infrastructure. Upon completion, the Etihad Rail network will transform connectivity across the UAE, offering high-speed travel and easing congestion between key emirates such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah
South China Morning Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Will speeding up rail line for Northern Metropolis entice Hong Kong developers?
The Hong Kong government's plan to speed up the construction of the rail backbone of the Northern Metropolis near the border with mainland China will make the megaproject more appealing to developers, but whether they will be persuaded to invest is another matter, experts have said. Advertisement Amid a depressed property market, developers have voiced concerns over their profit margins if they commit to building in the hub, which Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Director Xia Baolong urged the city to complete as soon as possible. Sources told the Post that a key topic for Xia during his recent visits to Hong Kong was the Northern Metropolis and its potential as the city's next game changer for its economic future. On Tuesday, the Transport and Logistics Bureau announced a first-phase deal with the MTR Corporation that would lower the cost of construction and bring forward the completion of a cross-border spur line by at least two years to 2034. The deal covers the creation of the Northern Link spur line, which will start at Chau Tau station and end at Shenzhen's Huanggang Port station, allowing commuters to cross the border with greater ease. Advertisement Professor Lau Siu-kai, a consultant with Beijing's semi-official think tank, the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macau Studies, said the government was seeking to show its determination to expedite the project while at the same time incentivising private companies to invest in the development.
