Dubai launches AED 2 billion road project to cut travel times by more than half

Major infrastructure project will serve more than 650,000 residents and visitors, cutting travel time from 33 minutes to 15 minutes by 2028

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract worth AED 2 billion for the development of the 12-kilometre Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor, as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure expansion and increase the capacity of the emirate's road network.

The project aligns with the leadership's vision to enhance traffic flow, support economic growth and accommodate Dubai's ongoing urban development and population growth.

The Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor is one of Dubai's new strategic road projects designed to strengthen connectivity between key transport corridors, including Al Khail Road, Dubai-Al Ain Road, Umm Suqeim Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The project is expected to improve traffic distribution and manage growing demand across the road network.

The development includes:

Construction of eight tunnels spanning 900 metres.

Construction of seven bridges with a total length of 2.3 kilometres.

Development of 12.5 kilometres of cycling tracks.

Expansion of Latifa Bint Hamdan Street to four lanes in each direction.

Construction of a new road linking Al Khail Road with the extension of Latifa Bint Hamdan Street.

Development of an integrated system of multi-level free-flow intersections.

The new corridor is expected to serve residential and development areas with a combined population and visitor base exceeding 650,000 people.

Once completed, the route will accommodate up to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and approximately 130,000 trips daily.

The project is also expected to significantly reduce travel times, cutting the journey between Umm Al Sheif Street and Emirates Road from 33 minutes to 15 minutes.

According to RTA, the development will enhance mobility, improve road network efficiency and support current and future development projects by providing improved access and connectivity.

The Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028 and is expected to become a key addition to Dubai's transport infrastructure.