Dubai approves 80km motorway to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to ease congestion
Dubai has approved a new 80km motorway connecting the emirate to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi in a major drive to tackle congestion. The first phase, which will cost Dh3.5 billion, is expected to cut travel times by up to 60 per cent and strengthen connectivity between emirates.
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Dubai has approved a new 80km motorway connecting the emirate to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to tackle congestion. The first phase, costing Dh3.5 billion, will run from Al Shanouf Road to Dubai-Al Ain Road and is expected to cut travel times by up to 60 per cent. The 12-lane road will accommodate up to 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and serve more than 3.1 million people. The motorway will include 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts, and will connect with Al Maktoum International Airport and Etihad Rail. Phase two will extend from Dubai-Al Ain Road to Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi. The scheme will serve several residential and development areas, including Madinat Latifa, Madinat Hind, Al Yalayis, Al Awir and Dubailand, and strengthen Dubai's connectivity with the UAE's federal road network.
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Reported by: The National 16 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from The National →
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