Dubai opens final bridge of World Trade Centre Roundabout project
The 1km bridge is the last of five structures completed under a major infrastructure development initiative.
At a glance
- Final bridge of World Trade Centre Roundabout project opens October 30, 2026
- 1km two-lane bridge designed for 3,000 vehicles per hour capacity
- Travel time between Al Majlis Street and 2nd December Street to drop from six minutes to one minute
- Project comprises five bridges totalling 5km at cost exceeding Dh696 million
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority will open the final bridge of the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project on Friday, October 30, 2026. The two-lane bridge spans 1,000 metres and is designed to handle approximately 3,000 vehicles per hour, connecting Al Majlis Street to 2nd December Street.
The completion marks the end of all major works on the project, which includes five bridges totalling 5,000 metres at a cost exceeding Dh696 million. According to the RTA, the new bridge will reduce travel time between the two streets from six minutes to one minute and cut average intersection delays from 12 minutes to 90 seconds.
Why it matters
The project aims to improve traffic flow on Sheikh Zayed Road and enhance connectivity between Dubai's economic and commercial centres as the emirate experiences rapid growth.
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