Bridge ramps to open in Q4 of 2026, enabling smooth traffic
flow in all directions
Dubai , August 9, 2026 : Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a four-lane bridge
today, Sunday, on the southern, right-hand side of the intersection of Al
Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, as part of
the project to upgrade the intersection. Extending 700 metres with a
capacity of 6,000 vehicles per hour, the bridge serves traffic flow along Al
Qudra Road towards Al Qudra City.
The opening completes the traffic configuration at the intersection,
following the opening of the opposite bridge last February, which serves
traffic from Al Qudra City towards Umm Suqeim. Together, these works
enhance traffic flow and improve connectivity between the area’s key
corridors.
In Q4 of 2026, RTA will open the side ramp bridges at the intersection of
Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. These
ramps will provide smooth traffic flow in all directions without disrupting
the main carriageways. They include a 500-metre bridge serving traffic
from Al Qudra Road to Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street
towards Jebel Ali, and a 900-metre bridge serving traffic from Al Qudra
Road to Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street towards Downtown
Dubai and Dubai International Airport. The works also include the
construction of service roads on both sides of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan
Al Nahyan Street, extending three kilometres, to link with surrounding
development projects.
The intersection upgrade of Al Qudra Road with Sheikh Zayed bin
Hamdan Al Nahyan Street will increase overall traffic capacity from 7,800
to 19,400 vehicles per hour and reduce waiting time at the intersection of
Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street by 85%,
from nearly seven minutes to one minute.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board
of Executive Directors, Roads and Transport Authority, said: “Al Qudra
Road Development Project is being implemented in line with the directives
of the wise leadership to continue advancing the infrastructure of the road
network, keeping pace with Dubai’s rapid urban and population growth,
improving mobility efficiency, supporting quality of life, and reinforcing
Dubai’s standing as a leading city in providing world-class infrastructure.
“The project forms part of RTA’s integrated plan to develop the emirate’s
key corridors and strengthen connectivity across the road network. This
will help accommodate growing traffic demand and keep pace with the
expansion of current and future residential and development areas.”
Al Tayer explained: “The project involves upgrading several intersections
and constructing bridges with a combined length of 4,000 metres,
alongside the expansion and development of an 11.6-kilometre stretch of
Al Qudra Road. The works will increase the road’s capacity and reduce
journey time by 70%, from 9.4 minutes to 2.8 minutes. The project serves
residential and development areas with more than 400,000 residents and
visitors.”
Strategic Corridor
Al Tayer added: “Al Qudra Road is one of the principal strategic corridors
in Dubai’s road network and a key east–west route, linking several vital
residential and development areas while strengthening integration
between the emirate’s major roads.
“The project, extending from the intersection of Al Qudra Road and Sheikh
Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Emirates Road, serves several major
developments, including Arabian Ranches 1 and 2, Dubai Motor City,
Dubai Studio City, Akoya, Mudon, DAMAC Hills and The Sustainable City.
“It will improve traffic efficiency at strategic intersections, facilitate
smoother travel in both directions between Emirates Road and Al Qudra
City, reduce congestion and enhance road safety. The project will also
support urban and economic development and stimulate investment
across the areas it serves.
“These benefits reflect RTA’s approach to delivering proactive
infrastructure projects aligned with the objectives of the Dubai 2040 Urban
Master Plan and providing sustainable traffic solutions that support the
emirate’s comprehensive development.”
Completed Bridge
Earlier this year, as part of Al Qudra Road Development Project, RTA
opened a 1,200-metre bridge comprising four lanes in each direction at
the intersection of Al Qudra Road and the link road connecting Arabian
Ranches with Dubai Studio City, as part of the main intersections
development project along Al Qudra Road, extending from its intersection
with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passing through Sheikh Zayed
bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and Emirates Road up to Al Qudra Road.
The bridge has improved traffic flow along Al Qudra Road and the road
linking Arabian Ranches with Dubai Studio City, increased capacity from
6,600 to 19,200 vehicles per hour, and reduced waiting time at the
intersection by 55%, from 113 seconds to 52 seconds.
RTA also opened improvements to the intersection of Emirates Road and
Al Qudra Road last May. The works included a new service road along
Emirates Road towards Jebel Ali and a free-flow loop ramp serving traffic
travelling from the city centre via Emirates Road towards Al Qudra City.
Further improvements on the opposite side of the intersection are
scheduled to open this month, including an additional free-flow ramp for
traffic travelling from Jebel Ali via Emirates Road towards Umm Suqeim
through Al Qudra Road.
Development Areas
Al Qudra Road Development Project serves several major development
communities, including Town Square, Mira and DAMAC Hills 2, with more
than 400,000 residents and visitors.
The project includes increasing the number of lanes in both directions
along a 3.4-kilometre stretch of Al Qudra Road through the development
zone. RTA is also constructing a new 4.8-kilometre road through the
southern part of the zone and linking it to Emirates Road to improve
access to and from the surrounding developments.
The works also include increasing the number of lanes on both sides of
Emirates Road over a combined length of 4.8 kilometres to enhance
connectivity with development projects across the area.
