Sharjah: Sharjah has completed the first phase of a project to develop and build new road links with Dubai in 126 days, involving more than 2.7 million working hours.

Once completed, the project aims to reduce traffic congestion by up to 85% and increase capacity on Third Industrial Street by 5,200 vehicles an hour, improving traffic flow on one of the main routes connecting the two emirates.

The project comprises five main sections, combining upgrades to existing intersections and key routes with the construction of new roads. The works cover a total road length of 9.18 kilometres, with more than 207,000 square metres of paved areas and a 19-kilometre rainwater drainage network.

Third Industrial Street is a key part of the project, with the development designed to increase its capacity by 5,200 vehicles an hour once work is completed.

The project combines improvements to existing roads, intersections and key routes with the addition of new roads to the network linking Sharjah and Dubai. The works are intended to improve vehicle movement through intersections, increase road capacity and enhance traffic flow between the two emirates.

The figures reflect the scale of the project, with road works extending for 9.18 kilometres and paved areas covering more than 207,000 square metres. The 19-kilometre rainwater drainage network forms part of the project's wider infrastructure works.

Completion of the first phase in 126 days involved more than 2.7 million working hours. The road lengths, paved areas and drainage network figures relate to the overall scope of the project, while the increased road capacity and reduction in congestion are targets expected after its completion.

The project aims to improve traffic flow between Sharjah and Dubai by increasing road capacity and improving vehicle movement at intersections and along connecting routes.

Once completed, the project is expected to reduce congestion by up to 85%, while Third Industrial Street is targeted to accommodate an additional 5,200 vehicles an hour.

Sharjah completes first phase of road project to improve Dubai links