Dubai: New 985m bridge links Jumeirah and Al Mina streets (VIDEO)
Cuts travel time from 12 to 4 minutes
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a critical new bridge linking Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge.
Stretching 985 metres, the two-lane bridge is capable of accommodating up to 3,200 vehicles per hour, ensuring a major boost in traffic flow and efficiency.
The project falls under Phase 4 of the ongoing Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project – one of the largest infrastructure developments in the emirate.
Part of Phase 4
Phase 4 spans 4.8 kilometres and extends from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. This segment includes not just the newly opened bridge but also five additional bridges with a combined length of 3.1 kilometres.
Altogether, these structures will support a traffic capacity of 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes.
The new bridge plays a vital role in RTA’s strategic vision to meet Dubai’s rapid urban expansion and future population needs. Its design ensures a seamless and signal-free driving experience, reducing travel time from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge by an impressive 67 percent – from 12 minutes down to just 4 minutes.
Upcoming milestones
Further enhancements under Phase 4 involve key upgrades to intersections along Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Street. Additionally, two new pedestrian bridges are in the works – one each on Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street – to enhance safety and accessibility.
A major milestone is also on the horizon with the expected completion of another strategic structure: a 780-metre, three-lane bridge that will connect Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. Scheduled to be operational in Q2 of 2025, the upcoming bridge is projected to handle up to 4,800 vehicles per hour, further strengthening connectivity in central Dubai.