Dubai Launches Al Qudra Bridge to Significantly Reduce Traffic Delays
Dubai's new Al Qudra bridge aims to cut waiting times at a key intersection from seven to one minute.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated a new four-lane bridge at a major intersection as part of the Al Qudra Road Development Project, aiming to drastically reduce traffic congestion.
The recently opened 700-metre bridge, located on the southern side of the intersection, facilitates traffic moving along Al Qudra Road towards Al Qudra City. This addition completes the primary traffic configuration at the junction, following the February opening of the opposite bridge that serves vehicles traveling from Al Qudra City to Umm Suqeim.
This infrastructure upgrade is expected to reduce waiting times at the intersection by approximately 85 percent, decreasing delays from nearly seven minutes to just one minute. The improvements have increased the road's capacity from 7,800 to 19,400 vehicles per hour.
The project enhances connectivity to key residential areas including Arabian Ranches, Mudon, DAMAC Hills, and Dubai Motor City, benefiting around 400,000 residents.
Further enhancements are planned for the fourth quarter of 2026, when the RTA will open two additional side-ramp bridges. These ramps will enable seamless traffic flow in all directions without interrupting the main carriageways. One of these bridges, measuring 500 metres, will link Al Qudra Road to Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street heading towards Jebel Ali. The other, a 900-metre bridge, will serve motorists traveling towards Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport.
Additionally, the project includes the construction of three kilometres of service roads on both sides of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to improve access to nearby developments.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, stated that the Al Qudra Road project aligns with Dubai’s strategy to expand road infrastructure in response to population growth and urban development.
Overall, the initiative involves upgrading multiple intersections, building four kilometres of bridges, and expanding an 11.6-kilometre stretch of Al Qudra Road.