{
  "id": 15393566,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi's Mina tunnel cuts travel times by 40%, traffic accidents by 23%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/abu-dhabis-mina-tunnel-cuts-travel-times-by-40-traffic-accidents-by-23",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:39:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/abu-dhabis-mina-tunnel-cuts-travel-times-by-40-traffic-accidents-by-23-1.500714899"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi's Mina Tunnel, inaugurated in 2023, has significantly improved mobility across the emirate. According to the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the tunnel has shortened journeys by up to 40%, reduced traffic accidents by 23%, and lowered air pollution by as much as 37%. The project is projected to save a total of 34 million hours of travel time by 2050, providing long-term benefits for motorists and residents. The improvements have enhanced daily life, reducing travel times, enhancing road safety, and decreasing air pollution.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi's Mina Tunnel has reduced journey times by up to 40 per cent, cut traffic accidents by 23 per cent and lowered air pollution by as much as 37 per cent since opening in 2023, according to the Department of Municipalities and Transport. The department said the tunnel has continued to improve mobility across the emirate by making journeys shorter, roads safer and air cleaner.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}