UAE Announces Major $205 Million Emirates Road Expansion

The Department of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the launch of a project to develop and increase the capacity of Emirates Road as part of a national plan to tackle traffic congestion.

The project reflects the UAE's commitment to building infrastructure that supports economic growth, enhances quality of life and improves the efficiency of the federal road network.

The project, with an estimated cost of AED 750 million, is scheduled to start in September 2025 and will last for two years.

UAE Announces MAJOR $205 Million Emirates Road Expansion
The project, with an estimated cost of AED 750 million, is scheduled to start in September 2025 and will last for two years.
Emirates Road Development Project
The Emirates Road development project involves widening the road from three to five lanes in each direction for a stretch of 25 kilometres, starting from the Al Badee junction in Sharjah to the emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the launch of a project to develop and increase the capacity of Emirates Road as part of a national road congestion solution plan.

The project reflects the UAE's commitment to building infrastructure that supports economic growth, enhances quality of life and improves the efficiency of the federal road network.

The project, with an estimated cost of AED 750 million, is scheduled to start in September 2025 and will last for two years.

Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, confirmed that the project is part of the ministry's efforts to find a solution to traffic congestion, an issue that was given attention during the UAE Government Annual Meetings, where the importance of road infrastructure development as a key factor for traffic fluidity and national development was emphasized.

“This project represents a significant step towards realising the UAE's vision of creating an integrated road network that meets the needs of the population and economic growth. Increasing road efficiency and upgrading key intersections will reduce daily commute times, increase population satisfaction and promote sustainable development by ensuring a smooth traffic flow that improves quality of life. It also reflects the country's commitment to providing innovative solutions to improve transportation, reduce traffic-related emissions and increase overall living standards,” it said.

“This project is part of a comprehensive vision aimed at improving the country's transport and road infrastructure in accordance with the highest technical and engineering standards, which ranks the UAE among the world's leading countries in providing sustainable infrastructure that meets future needs and supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. It will also help provide integrated logistics services in line with the country's ambitions,” Al Mazrouei added.

Extensive construction of Emirates Road under way

The project is being implemented in partnership with local government authorities and is expected to deliver results that will impact mobility, goods transport and the flow of services across the country.

The Emirates Road road construction project involves widening the road from three to five lanes in each direction for a stretch of 25 kilometres, starting from the Al Badee junction in Sharjah to the emirate of Umm Al Quwain.

This expansion will increase the road's capacity to 9,000 vehicles per hour, an increase of 65%.

The project includes the modernization of junction 7 on Emirates Road, the construction of six bridges with a total length of 12.6 kilometers and a capacity of 13,200 vehicles per hour.

The project will also include the construction of collection roads on both sides of Emirates Road with a length of 3.4 kilometres.

The aim is to regulate traffic flow and ensure safety standards for road users. The project will reduce travel time by up to 45% for commuters from Ras Al Khaimah via Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah to Dubai and back.

The project is expected to ease traffic density, reduce travel times and improve smoothness on one of the busiest federal roads.

It is implemented in accordance with international standards in the field of infrastructure design and implementation, which ensures efficiency, quality and safety of operation.

“The project will be implemented in accordance with the highest international standards in road and infrastructure planning, with an emphasis on ensuring long-term sustainability. It will significantly improve traffic fluidity, especially for transit movement between cities in the UAE,” said Hassan Al Mansouri, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

He pointed out that Emirates Road is one of the main federal roads managed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

Source: Arabic Business