Dubai has significantly improved the accessibility and connectivity of its cycling infrastructure for residents. Now, cycling enthusiasts and pedestrians can use the new 820-meter bridge that connects the Al Mamzar and Al Hawanij districts via Al Nahda.
This bridge was designed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and provides a dedicated route for cyclists and pedestrians. It also links several important cycling routes across the emirate.
The new bridge's route integrates with existing cycle paths in Al Hawanij and Al Warka, extending the overall network to the Saih Al Salam area.
The new bridge is expected to simplify travel between different parts of Dubai by bicycle for both local residents and city visitors. This aligns with the emirate's broader commitment to developing sustainable and active mobility.
The bridge is part of continuous efforts to expand cycling infrastructure and provide safer and more convenient options for those who choose eco-friendly and healthy modes of transport.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that after the completion of the Oud Metha and Al Asail Road Development Project, travel time along a key corridor in Dubai will be reduced from twenty minutes to just five. This project is nearing completion, having reached 90 percent readiness.
As part of this development, a large three-lane bridge was commissioned on Sunday, July 26. It is intended for motorists traveling from Al Hail Road towards Al Asail Street via Al Wasl Club Street. This bridge has a capacity to handle 3600 vehicles per hour.
According to the authority, two tunnels and another bridge are planned to open by the end of August. The first tunnel will connect the service road on Oud Metha Street with the Sheikh Rashid Road intersection for drivers heading to Bur Dubai. The second tunnel will serve traffic coming from the Dubai-Al Ain Road towards Al Wasl Club Street, which should alleviate existing congestion.
A separate bridge will also open to facilitate left turns from Al Asail Street onto Oud Metha Street. Mattar Al Tayer, CEO and Chairman of the RTA Executive Council, stated that the project includes the modernization of four major intersections, the construction of two tunnels and bridges totaling 4.3 km, as well as 14 km of roads.
These works aim to improve traffic flow between Oud Metha Street, Sheikh Rashid Street, Al Asail Street, Al Hail Road, and Dubai-Al Ain Road. Improvements include additional lanes, new service roads, and modifications to several exits and access points. Once completed, the bridges and tunnels will increase capacity at key entrances, reduce traffic jams, and improve access to Al Wasl Club and surrounding residential and service areas.
The development will support several residential, service, and construction areas, including Zabail, Al Jaddaf, Oud Metha, and Umm Hurair, as well as Latifa Hospital and Al Wasl Club. It is expected that the population of the areas covered by the project will exceed 420,000 people by 2030. Furthermore, the project will allow for a reduction in travel time by up to 75 percent.
Earlier, in the first quarter of 2026, the RTA commissioned two other bridges under this project. The first is located at the intersection of Oud Metha Street, Al Asail Street, and Al Wasl Club. This two-lane bridge accommodates 2400 vehicles per hour and serves traffic traveling from Al Asail Street to Al Wasl Club Street. The second bridge is located at the intersection of Al Wasl Club Street and Al Hail Road and is for motorists traveling from Al Asail Street to Al Hail Road towards Business Bay Crossing.
Abu Dhabi has announced a large-scale expansion of the E20 highway in Khalifa City aimed at improving traffic flow, reducing congestion, and enhancing connectivity with Zayed International Airport.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) reported that the highway will be expanded from three to five lanes, which will significantly increase road capacity for drivers traveling through the area. The project also includes the construction of additional exits and loops spanning 10.5 km, as well as four new bridges designed to optimize traffic movement and reduce bottlenecks.
To strengthen internal connections within adjacent areas, DMT plans to develop internal roads measuring 1.5 km and integrate eight traffic light intersections within Khalifa City and the Zayed International Airport zone. In addition to road infrastructure, the project incorporates extensive landscaping to create a more attractive and environmentally friendly urban environment.
Auxiliary infrastructure will also be modernized, including the creation of a 62 km storm drainage network, a 37 km irrigation network, and the installation of 485 streetlights. This expansion is part of Abu Dhabi's continuous efforts to modernize its transport system, improve mobility, and ensure road safety amid the emirate's growing population.
