Watch: Dubai RTA to open final bridge of World Trade Centre Roundabout on Friday
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open the final bridge of the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project this Friday, October 30, 2026, marking the completion of the major project at a cost exceeding Dh696 million. The 1,000-metre (1km), two-lane bridge will accommodate approximately 3,000 vehicles per hour, serving traffic from Al Majlis Street towards 2nd December…
The final phase of the World Trade Centre roundabout development project in Dubai will commence on Friday, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The 1km-long bridge, consisting of two lanes, will have a capacity to handle 3,000 vehicles per hour and will cut travel time between Al Majlis Street and 2nd December Street from six minutes to just one minute.
As of Sunday's announcement, five bridges totaling 5km have been built as part of the project, which is expected to benefit up to 500,000 residents and visitors. The average delay at the intersection is projected to decrease from 12 minutes to a mere 90 seconds. The total cost of the project is estimated to exceed Dh696 million.
RTA Director General Mattar Al Tayer stated that the completion of this project aligns with the wise leadership's directives to enhance Dubai's road infrastructure, improve traffic flow on Sheikh Zayed Road, and bolster connectivity between the emirate's leading economic and commercial centers.
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