{
  "id": 16448370,
  "title": "Final bridge at Dubai World Centre roundabout to open on Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/final-bridge-at-dubai-world-centre-roundabout-to-open-on-friday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T08:13:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/final-bridge-at-dubai-world-centre-roundabout-to-open-on-friday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The final bridge of the World Trade Centre roundabout project will open in Dubai on Friday, the emirate's transport authority confirmed. The 1km-long bridge will have a capacity for 3,000 vehicles per hour and will reduce travel time between Al Majlis Street and 2nd December Street from six minutes to one, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Sunday. The completion of the work means…",
  "key_points": [
    "Final bridge at Dubai World Centre roundabout opens Friday",
    "1km-long bridge with two lanes handles 3,000 vehicles/hour",
    "Travel time between Al Majlis and 2nd December Streets reduced to 1 minute"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dubai to open world's first 24-carat gold walkway before end of 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/dubai-to-open-worlds-first-24-carat-gold-walkway-before-end-of-2026",
        "published": "2026-10-25T06:53:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}