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Dubai drivers save '50 minutes

daily', enjoy lower fuel costs as Al

Khail Road bridges open

Al Khail Road Development Project features five new bridges and widening of roads over a stretch of
over 6,820 metres
Published: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 1:22 PM

Updated: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 6:20 PM

The recent opening of five new bridges on Al Khail Road has been a game-changer for
many Dubai residents, significantly reducing commute times and bringing much-needed
relief from traffic congestion. Regular motorists on this route have expressed their
happiness with the smoother traffic flow.
Firas Ahmed, a Syrian expat working for a construction firm in Dubai, commutes daily
between his home in Al Nahda, Sharjah and his office in Al Barsha He shared that the
newly constructed bridges have made a significant difference in his daily routine.
“Before, I had to leave home at 6.30am to to reach work by 8.00 am,” Ahmed recalled.
“Now, I leave at 7.00am and still reach on time after just a one-hour drive. I save 50
minutes on my daily commute. I save 30 minutes on my way to work and my return
journey is also about 20 minutes faster," he added.
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