Dubai approves 80km Fourth Corridor to cut travel time
Dh3.5 billion project to link Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, with 12-lane road, bridges and tunnels
Dubai: Dubai has approved the implementation of a new 80km Fourth Corridor that will strengthen road links between the emirates and cut journey times by up to 60 per cent.
Approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the project will extend from Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi to Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah. The first phase has an estimated value of Dh3.5 billion.
New corridor
The 12-lane corridor will accommodate up to 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and is expected to serve more than 3.1 million people.
The project will include 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts, creating a major new transport link across the UAE.
The corridor will also connect with Al Maktoum International Airport and Etihad Rail, strengthening links between road, rail and air transport.
The new route is expected to support the UAE’s logistics and commercial transport sectors by improving connectivity between key residential, industrial, commercial and transport hubs.
The project forms part of Dubai’s efforts to expand and modernise its road network while improving inter-emirate connectivity and supporting the movement of people and goods.
