Major Emirates Road expansion to ease traffic, improve inter-emirate connectivity
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The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced a mega Dh750 million enhancement project for Emirates Road, a strategic federal highway that links Dubai with Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Scheduled to begin in September 2025 and run for two years, the Emirates Road Enhancement Project will expand the highway from three to five lanes in each direction over a critical 25-kilometer stretch between Al Badee Interchange in Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain.
The project will boost the Emirates Road’s capacity by 65% from 5,400 to 9,000 vehicles per hour in each direction targeting one of the most heavily congested segments of the UAE’s federal network.
Engineer Hassan Al Mansoori, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, told Gulf News: “The Emirates Road Enhancement Project embodies our commitment to building world-class infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of our growing population and economy.”
He added: “By expanding capacity, improving connectivity, and reducing travel times, we are not only easing congestion but also strengthening the strategic role of the federal road network in driving sustainable development across the UAE.
“This project reflects our vision for a smarter, safer, and more resilient transport system, one that supports economic growth, facilitates trade, and enhances the overall quality of life for our citizens and residents.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced a mega Dh750 million enhancement project for Emirates Road, a strategic federal highway that links Dubai with Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Scheduled to begin in September 2025 and run for two years, the Emirates Road Enhancement Project will expand the highway from three to five lanes in each direction over a critical 25-kilometer stretch between Al Badee Interchange in Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain.
The project will boost the Emirates Road’s capacity by 65% from 5,400 to 9,000 vehicles per hour in each direction targeting one of the most heavily congested segments of the UAE’s federal network.
Engineer Hassan Al Mansoori, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, told Gulf News: “The Emirates Road Enhancement Project embodies our commitment to building world-class infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of our growing population and economy.”
He added: “By expanding capacity, improving connectivity, and reducing travel times, we are not only easing congestion but also strengthening the strategic role of the federal road network in driving sustainable development across the UAE.
“This project reflects our vision for a smarter, safer, and more resilient transport system, one that supports economic growth, facilitates trade, and enhances the overall quality of life for our citizens and residents.
