Dubai: In line with the directives of the wise leadership to accelerate the delivery of road infrastructure projects, expand road network capacity, and enhance traffic flow across the Emirate of Dubai, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for the Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project.
According to Emirates News Agency, the project, which extends 12 km at a cost of AED2 billion, will form a new strategic corridor that strengthens connectivity between Dubai's key road corridors. It will link Sheikh Zayed Road through Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to Emirates Road. The development includes the construction of seven bridges extending 2,300 metres and eight tunnels covering 900 metres, aimed at enhancing traffic flow and improving the efficiency of the road network. The corridor is expected to accommodate approximately 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and support over 130,000 trips per day.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, emphasized that the major infrastructure projects being implemented in Dubai embody the vision of leadership. The vision focuses on investing in roads and transport infrastructure, which is central to Dubai's future, economy, and competitiveness. Al Tayer noted that developing the road network is crucial for keeping pace with rapid urban and economic growth, supporting sustainable development, and reinforcing Dubai's standing as an investment hub.
RTA continues to deliver strategic projects that strengthen connectivity between different areas. These projects improve traffic efficiency, ensure smoother mobility, and have a positive impact on quality of life. They support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aim to reinforce Dubai's leadership as a global model for sustainable urban development. The Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project is part of RTA's efforts to support strategic road corridors experiencing rising traffic volumes.
The corridor will serve many existing and future residential and development areas, including Nad Al Sheba, Al Barari, Dubai Hills, Dubai District One, Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, Living Legends, Majan, and Global Village. The project includes expanding Latifa bint Hamdan Street to four lanes in each direction and constructing an integrated system of multi-level free-flow interchanges, bridges, and loop ramps to provide all traffic movements. Additionally, it includes the construction of 12.5 km of cycling tracks, supporting the sustainable mobility system and enhancing mobility options across the emirate.
Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor is estimated to increase the capacity of the overall road network, particularly the surrounding key corridors. It will improve service levels and ensure smoother traffic flow, with travel time between Umm Al Sheif Street and Emirates Road expected to drop significantly. The project will also enhance traffic safety through multi-level interchanges and support urban growth and future development projects.
The current project builds on the previous completion of the development of the western section of Latifa bint Hamdan Street, which improved connectivity between Jumeirah, Al Khail Road, and the parallel roads. The project will complete the development of this vital corridor, strengthening its role as one of Dubai's key strategic corridors. It is part of RTA's integrated vision to develop a world-class road network that drives future growth, boosts the economy, elevates quality of life, and meets Dubai's ambitions for global leadership in infrastructure and sustainable mobility.