Abu Dhabi unveils AED872m project to link Ramhan and Jubail Islands to E12

Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has begun advanced works on a seven-bridge project linking Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway (E12). The AED872 million ($237.5 million) initiative, set for completion in 2027, encompasses 166,000 square meters of development, including three tunnels and a network of ramps, roads, and utility corridors. The construction aims to boost road capacity and improve traffic flow in the area.

Eng Eisa Mubarak Almazrouei, Director General of Infrastructure Development at the DMT, highlighted the project's significance in Abu Dhabi's evolving transportation network. The development serves to provide access to Ramhan and Jubail Islands and unlock new economic opportunities in the surrounding areas. The project also incorporates environmentally-friendly measures, such as the extensive use of energy-efficient LED lighting to minimize energy consumption and light pollution.

An impressive 90% of project waste, totaling over 2,200 tonnes, will be recycled during construction. The DMT's efforts to enhance mobility links align with the emirate's urban and economic development goals. Eng Almazrouei emphasized that the initiative exemplifies the DMT's strategic approach to creating integrated, livable communities, which will improve quality of life and support Abu Dhabi's rapid expansion.

The project's completion will add another road connection to Abu Dhabi's expanding transport infrastructure, anticipated to improve access to Ramhan and Jubail islands while fostering further economic activity in the region. Abu Dhabi continues to reshape its travel landscape with the completion of 13km of road upgrades in Mussafah, featuring a new expressway and bridges.