{
  "id": 7791250,
  "title": "Dubai approves new 12-lane, 80km highway project linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/dubai-approves-new-12-lane-80km-highway-project-linking-sharjah-and-7791250",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:08:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/16/dubai-approves-new-12-lane-80km-highway-project-linking-sharjah-and-abu-dhabi/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai has greenlit a new 80km highway project linking the emirate to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to alleviate traffic congestion. The first phase of the endeavor, costing Dh3.5 billion, is projected to slash travel times by up to 60% and enhance inter-emirate connectivity. Spanning from Al Shanouf Road to Dubai-Al Ain Road, the 12-lane corridor will be capable of handling up to 24,000 vehicles per hour in each direction, serving over 3.1 million residents.\n\nKey features of the highway include 72 bridges, 17 tunnels, and 45 stormwater drainage culverts, forming a crucial new transport artery across the UAE. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, announced the project on Wednesday, emphasizing the government's dedication to infrastructure investments as a catalyst for economic growth and improved quality of life.\n\nPhase two of the initiative will extend the highway from Dubai-Al Ain Road to Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi. This expansion will bolster the connection between the new road network and Al Maktoum International Airport and Etihad Rail, facilitating seamless integration of road, air, and rail transportation.",
  "summary": "Dubai has approved a new 80km highway connecting the emirate to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi in a major drive to tackle congestion . The first phase, which will cost Dh3.5 billion, is expected to cut travel times by up to 60 per cent and strengthen connectivity between emirates . This stretch will run from Al Shanouf Road to Dubai-Al Ain Road. Announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of…",
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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."
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