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UAE infrastructure and traffic management projects

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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, the Dubai RTA is implementing Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the New Fourth Corridor, Corridor project, a major 80km road project infrastructure development designed to reshape travel strengthen connectivity between Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. The project includes the construction of 72 bridges, 17 tunnels, will be implemented in two phases to support logistics, urban growth, and 45 stormwater drainage culverts. the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. The first phase, costing approximately Dh3.5 AED 3.5 billion, involves a spans 30km segment extending from Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah to the Dubai-Al Dubai–Al Ain Road. This 12-lane bypass is expected segment aims to reduce travel times by up 60%, from 35 minutes to 60% for approximately 600,000 people. In 14 minutes. The second phase will cover 50km, extending from the interim, commuters face significant congestion on existing routes. Heavy traffic Dubai–Al Ain Road to Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi, which is currently reported on the E11 (Sheikh Zayed Road) and E311 between Dubai expected to reduce journey times by 52%. The entire corridor will feature 72 bridges, 17 tunnels, and Sharjah, particularly around Deira, 45 stormwater drainage culverts, passing key landmarks such as Al Mamzar, Maktoum International Airport and industrial districts. Emirates Road (E611) remains a clearer alternative for motorists. the Etihad Rail route.

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