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UAE infrastructure and traffic management projects

Overview

Infrastructure development and maintenance in Sharjah and Dubai continue to impact traffic flow on major routes connecting the two emirates. While the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has opened a 1,000-metre, two-lane bridge linking Sheikh Rashid Road to 2nd December Street to alleviate congestion at the World Trade Centre Intersection, commuters still face significant delays.

Recent reports indicate heavy congestion and accidents on the E311 (Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road), E611 (Emirates Road), and E11 (Al Ittihad Road). Comparative travel data shows that during evening rush hours, Emirates Road—despite being 25 kilometres longer—was the fastest route to Sharjah at approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes. In contrast, Al Ittihad Road took 1 hour and 27 minutes, while the E311 journey reached 1 hour and 40 minutes due to congestion near Mirdif.

To address regional connectivity, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the New Fourth Corridor project, a major 80km road infrastructure development designed to strengthen connectivity between Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The project will be implemented in two phases to support logistics, urban growth, and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

The first phase, costing approximately AED 3.5 billion, spans 30km from Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah to the Dubai–Al Ain Road. This 12-lane segment aims to reduce travel times by 60%, from 35 minutes to 14 minutes. The second phase will cover 50km, extending from the Dubai–Al Ain Road to Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi, which is expected to reduce journey times by 52%. The entire corridor will feature 72 bridges, 17 tunnels, and 45 stormwater drainage culverts, passing key landmarks such as Al Maktoum International Airport and the Etihad Rail route.

Entities

Sharjah · Dubai · Etihad Rail · Emirates Road · Abu Dhabi

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Dubai approves 80km New Fourth Corridor road project

    Dubai has approved the 80km New Fourth Corridor project, a two-phase road expansion connecting Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to improve logistics and reduce travel times by up to 60%.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Dubai-Sharjah traffic congestion causes heavy delays on major routes

    Commuters between Dubai and Sharjah face heavy delays on major routes like E311 and E11. Tests show longer routes like Emirates Road can be faster than shorter ones during peak hours.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Dubai and Sharjah launch new infrastructure to reduce traffic

    New infrastructure projects in Dubai and Sharjah, including a new 1,000-metre bridge and the Al Taawun Tunnel, aim to significantly reduce traffic congestion and travel times.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sharjah infrastructure projects cause heavy traffic on Dubai routes

    Heavy traffic congestion on the E11 and E311 routes between Sharjah and Dubai is being driven by major infrastructure projects, including maintenance and the integration of the Etihad Rail network.

Sources

abudhabimagazine.ae · businesstoday.me · emirates247.com · gulfnews.com · khaleejtimes.com · meconstructionnews.com · whatson.ae

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history