Dubai Opens New Bridge to Significantly Cut Travel Time Between Jumeirah and Al Mina Streets

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Dubai Opens New Bridge to Significantly Cut Travel Time Between Jumeirah and Al Mina Streets

In a move to enhance traffic efficiency and connectivity, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a new bridge connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street, leading towards the Infinity Bridge. This vital infrastructure forms part of Phase 4 of the expansive Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project.

The newly inaugurated bridge extends 985 metres, features two lanes, and is capable of accommodating up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. It is expected to reduce travel time by 67%, cutting the journey from 12 minutes to just 4 minutes, by eliminating traffic signal interruptions and enabling a seamless traffic flow.

Part of a Larger Strategic Upgrade

The Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project’s Phase 4 spans 4.8 kilometres, running from the Sheikh Rashid Road-Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street intersection to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. This phase includes the construction of five additional bridges, totalling 3.1 kilometres in length and collectively supporting up to 19,400 vehicles per hour.

Phase 4 also encompasses key upgrades to surface intersections along Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Street. In a bid to enhance pedestrian safety, two new pedestrian bridges are also planned—one on Sheikh Rashid Road and another on Al Mina Street.

Upcoming Infrastructure Milestone

An additional milestone under this phase is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2025. A 780-metre, three-lane bridge connecting Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street is expected to be operational. Once launched, it will handle up to 4,800 vehicles per hour, further improving traffic capacity and reducing congestion in the area.

The Al Shindagha Corridor project remains a key initiative under RTA’s broader vision to ensure sustainable urban mobility, improve road capacity, and enhance connectivity between vital city sectors.