Emirates Road to undergo AED750 million makeover

Starting September, Emirates Road will undergo a massive makeover over the next two years at an estimated cost of AED750 million.

Announcing the launch of Emirates Road development project, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said it is aimed at regulating traffic flow and reducing travel time for inter-Emirate commuters by up to 45 per cent. 

The project will see the expansion of the road from three to five lanes in each direction over a stretch of 25 km, starting from Al Badee Interchange in Sharjah to Umm Al Quwain. This will increase the road’s capacity by 65 per cent to approximately 9,000 vehicles per hour.

It will also feature a comprehensive upgrade of Interchange No. 7 on Emirates Road, with the construction of six directional bridges totalling 12.6 km in length, and a combined capacity of 13,200 vehicles per hour.

In addition, the development will include the creation of collector roads on both sides of Emirates Road, spanning 3.4 km.

Implemented in collaboration with local government entities, the project will significantly reduce travel time for commuters traveling from Ras Al Khaimah, through Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah, to Dubai, and vice versa.

“This project represents a significant step toward realising the UAE’s vision of establishing an integrated road network that meets the needs of the population and economic growth," said Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.

"Enhancing road efficiency and upgrading key interchanges will reduce daily travel times, improve community satisfaction, and support sustainable development by ensuring smooth traffic flow that enhances quality of life. It also reflects the country’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions for improving transportation, reducing congestion-related emissions, and raising overall living standards."

Hassan Al Mansouri, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said, “The project will be implemented in accordance with the highest international standards in road and infrastructure planning, with a strong emphasis on ensuring long-term sustainability. It will significantly enhance traffic flow, particularly for transit movement between cities across the UAE.”