Video: New bridges open on Dubai-Al Ain Road junction

There’s good news for motorists as four new flyovers spanning 2.6 km are now open at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Dubai-Al Ain Road.

A two-lane bridge at the junction of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and Dubai-Al Ain Road has also been completed, along with two connecting roads facilitating U-Turns for motorists coming from Dubai.

The latest developments are part of the first phase of a AED 2 billion road improvement project in the area.

It will help double the capacity of Dubai-Al Ain Road from 6,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour per direction.

The project will also cut the journey time on the highway - from Bu Kadra junction to Emirates Road junction, from 16 to 8 minutes.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council has reviewed the progress of the project.

.@HamdanMohammed reviews progress of work on AED2 billion #Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Projecthttps://t.co/Rr7OOpeorx pic.twitter.com/Hh2Xn8Mm8a

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 14, 2020

The project underscores #Dubai’s keenness to pursue vital projects supporting the economy. @rta_dubai opened four bridges spanning 2,600 metres at the junction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road & Dubai-Al Ain Road of two lanes in each direction to enhance smooth traffic movement. pic.twitter.com/xXl4ktbQFl

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 14, 2020

The AED2 billion Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project & new flyovers at the intersection of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Dubai-Al Ain Road. @rta_dubai pic.twitter.com/6FB3hzs0eW

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 14, 2020