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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has opened two new bridges linking a key route in Abu Dhabi that links Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street with Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street towards Musaffah.
The strategic infrastructure project will significantly improve traffic flow and reduce average delays at the intersection by up to 80 per cent during peak morning hours while accommodating 7,500 vehicles per hour.
The Dh315 million project included a new three-lane flyover bridge on Khaleej Al Arabi Street and a new two-lane bridge linking Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street to Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, along with new dedicated cycle and pedestrian paths. The upgrades feature improved service roads and sustainable landscaping.
In total, the bridges consist of five lanes and 61 streetlights, with a total length of 742 metres and a surface area of 10,242m2. The ramps, spanning 990 metres, are supported by 12 piers. More than 46,000m2 of street landscaping have also been upgraded, and 15,354m3 of concrete were used in their construction.
The project was completed with over 3 million safe man-hours and achieved a significant safety milestone by completing the entire build with no lost time incidents (LTI).
A result of the strategic collaboration between DMT and its affiliate, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), the bridges are set to benefit commuters traveling to the city, and those heading to Zayed International Airport, Mussafah, and Hudayriyat Island.
His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said the new bridges were the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects designed to enhance Abu Dhabi’s road network, increase connectivity and improve the quality of life for citizens, residents and visitors.
His Excellency Al Shorafa said: “DMT’s mission is to create a seamless, connected and liveable city through multiple modes of modern transportation while alleviating congestion, cutting journey times, improving transport safety, and protecting our environment. We are investing heavily to ensure Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure ranks among the very best in the world and that we meet the capital’s current and future transportation needs.
“It is fitting that this new infrastructure, delivered on time and budget, opens as we welcome 2025 – a year where a wave of transformative projects will be unveiled to accommodate Abu Dhabi’s rapid economic growth. This is only the very beginning.”
The upgrade of this critical intersection will help ensure seamless movement across one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest corridors. The newly constructed bridges will reduce congestion and average delay times to just 20 seconds during the morning peak.
The project incorporates provisions for future development, including works related to an underpass project, ensuring the infrastructure remains capable of supporting future growth and evolving transportation needs.
