The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the fifth and final bridge as part of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project. With this milestone, RTA has completed all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow from Al Garhoud Bridge towards Port Rashid, via Infinity Bridge, and onward to the Waterfront Market, and vice versa.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, director-general, chairman of the board of executive directors of the RTA, expressed his satisfaction with the completion of all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor project in Bur Dubai.
“It stands as one of the largest infrastructure projects currently undertaken by the RTA, spanning 13 km across Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street. The project includes the development of 15 intersections and the construction of 18 km of bridges and tunnels,” Al Tayer stated.
Project reduces travel time to just 12 minutes
The Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project has reduced travel time along the corridor from 80 minutes to just 12 minutes. Traffic now moves seamlessly from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge in just five minutes. Similarly, the trip from Infinity Bridge towards Al Mina Street and onto Al Wasl Road at its intersection with 2nd December Street now takes five minutes.
The Dubai RTA is also progressing with Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project, which extends from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street. The 1,650-meter tunnel will have three lanes. In parallel, the RTA has commenced construction of entry and exit points for Dubai Islands in the area between the Infinity Bridge and the Port Rashid redevelopment area.
“The corridor serves Deira and Bur Dubai, as well as several major development projects, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, and Port Rashid. The total population served by the project is estimated at one million. The corridor’s development facilitates free-flowing traffic along the entire route, increasing capacity from 6,400 vehicles per hour to 24,000 vehicles per hour. It will also reduce travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030, while enhancing road safety. The projected economic benefit from reduced travel time is valued at AED45 billion over 20 years,” added Al Tayer.
Intersection project to serve 19,400 vehicles per hour
Dubai’s RTA has recently inaugurated the final bridge within the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project. The project comprised the construction of five bridges, with a total length of 3.1 km and a combined traffic capacity of approximately 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes.
The works extended along Sheikh Rashid Road from its intersection with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to its intersection with Al Mina Street, spanning a total of 4.8 km. The project scope also included the enhancement of surface-level intersections along Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street. Additionally, two pedestrian bridges were constructed, one on Sheikh Rashid Road and the other on Al Mina Street, to enhance pedestrian mobility and safety.
The project ensures smooth traffic movement from Al Mina Street towards Sheikh Rashid Road, and from Al Mina Street towards Al Wasl Road, near Al Hudaiba Awards Buildings. It also enables free-flowing traffic from Jumeirah Street towards Infinity Bridge.
The RTA has completed several key intersection upgrades along the Al Shindagha Corridor in recent years. These included the opening of the intersection between Sheikh Rashid Road and Oud Metha Street and constructing a 700-meter-long bridge comprising three lanes extending from Oud Metha Street (near Latifa Hospital) in the direction of Sheikh Rashid Road.
Falcon Intersection to serve 28,800 vehicles per hour
Dubai’s RTA has also completed the intersection of Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Mina Street (Falcon Intersection), involving the construction of three bridges and a tunnel, with a total length of 2,575 meters and a combined traffic capacity of 28,800 vehicles per hour.
The works included two major bridges along Al Khaleej Street, the first extending 750 meters in the northbound direction, and the second 1,075 meters southbound, each offering six lanes in both directions, with a total capacity of 24,000 vehicles per hour.
Additionally, the project included the construction of a one-lane bridge to accommodate right-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Khaleej Street. This bridge spans 250 meters and supports a capacity of 1,600 vehicles per hour. A two-lane tunnel was also constructed to serve left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street, measuring 500 meters in length and handling up to 3,200 vehicles per hour.
To further enhance connectivity, a signalized surface-level intersection was developed to link Al Khaleej Street with Al Ghubaiba Road and Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, improving traffic flow and area access.
Infinity Bridge: A new feature in Dubai’s urban landscape
The RTA has also completed the Infinity Bridge, a landmark structure that stands out for its iconic and innovative design, adding a distinctive feature to Dubai’s urban landscape. The bridge is crowned by a signature arch in the shape of the infinity symbol, rising 42 meters above the deck.
Spanning 295 meters in length, the bridge accommodates 12 lanes, in addition to a 3-meter-wide dedicated cycling track. It has a total capacity of 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and stands 15.5 meters above sea level. A 75-meter-wide navigation channel beneath the bridge allows for the safe passage of various types of vessels into Dubai Creek.
The construction of the architectural arch alone required 2,400 tons of steel. As a prominent urban landmark, the Infinity Bridge exemplifies Dubai’s commitment to pioneering infrastructure and world-class design.
In addition, the double-deck route serves as an extension of the Infinity Bridge, offering a seamless traffic flow from Bur Dubai across the bridge towards Deira along Al Corniche Street, adjacent to Deira Wharfage. It comprises six lanes in each direction, extending over 1,700 meters.
The route integrates with Al Khaleej Street to the north and includes the construction of surface roads with two lanes in each direction. It also features multiple signalized surface-level intersections beneath the elevated route, providing convenient access to and from the Deira Waterfront project.
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Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project reaches 30 percent completion
Dubai’s RTA also revealed that the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project has reached approximately 30 percent completion. The tunnel extends from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, with a total length of 1,650 meters. It comprises three lanes in each direction and is designed to accommodate up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
The project also includes converting the intersections of Cairo Street and Al Wuheida Street from roundabouts into signalized junctions, along with various upgrades along Cairo Street. It further involves linking the ramp from Dubai Islands to the new northbound tunnel on Al Khaleej Street.
Once complete, the tunnel will ensure smooth, free-flowing traffic between the Infinity Bridge and Deira in both directions. The project will also serve several key areas, including Abu Hail, Al Wuheida and Al Mamzar, in addition to major developments such as Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, the Waterfront Market and Al Hamriya Port.
