New Dubai-Sharjah Link Expected to Reduce Traffic by 30%

Introduction

To ease traffic between Dubai and Sharjah, an alternative route is set to open next month. The 12-kilometer link that connects Shaikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with Emirates Road is expected to reduce traffic by approximately 30%. This new project will alleviate congestion on the busy Al Ittihad Road, Beirut Street, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, helping motorists gain quicker access to Emirates Road via Mirdiff through Tripoli Street.

Project Details

“The project will increase the traffic capacity to about 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and reduce traffic volumes by 30%. Upon completion, the project will act as a parallel to Al Amardi-Al Khawaneej and Al Awir-Ras Al Khor traffic corridors,” said Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director-General of RTA.

Road Upgrade Specifications

As part of the upgrade, Tripoli Road will be widened over a stretch of 6.5 kilometers, from the Mirdiff City Center interchange up to the Academic City interchange. The upgrade also includes:

• Construction of a new 5.3-kilometer road with three lanes on each side from Academic City up to Emirates Road.
• Creation of an underpass and three flyovers.
• Ensuring non-stop movement of traffic at 6,000 vehicles per hour per direction.

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