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RTA Awards Contract to Widen Bridge Leading to

Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport

Sunday, August 24, 2025 1:07 PM
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Airports, has awarded a
contract to widen and upgrade the bridge leading to Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport. The
project aims to enhance traffic flow to the terminal, reduce journey times, and improve customer
experience, while accommodating the continuous growth in passenger numbers at Dubai
International Airport, which exceeded 92 million in 2024.

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of
the Roads and Transport Authority, said: “The project involves widening the existing bridge from
three to four lanes by constructing a new bridge using an innovative system of steel box girders
integrated with a composite concrete slab. This engineering solution was selected for its high
structural efficiency, enabling delivery within a short timeframe, without the need for traffic
diversions on Airport Street or temporary supports beneath the bridge, thereby ensuring
uninterrupted traffic flow and the highest safety standards.”

He added: “The total length of the bridge, including its ramps, is 171 metres, with the main span
extending nearly 70 metres. The project also includes road pavement improvements, upgrades to
infrastructure services, and landscaping works to integrate with the surrounding infrastructure, in
addition to new street lighting to enhance safety and visibility. The expansion will increase the
bridge’s capacity from 4,200 to 5,600 vehicles per hour, a 33% increase.”

Infrastructure Development
Al Tayer reaffirmed RTA’s commitment to developing Dubai’s road and transport infrastructure,
enhancing the efficiency of key corridors, and providing sustainable, flexible mobility solutions that
facilitate the movement of residents and visitors, improve quality of life, and strengthen Dubai’s
global competitiveness as a premier hub for international events.

He added: “The bridge expansion is part of RTA’s continuous efforts to improve traffic flow and
strengthen connectivity between major corridors and vital facilities, most notably Dubai
International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international passengers. The expansion will
boost street capacity, improve safety, and shorten journey times during peak hours.”
Airport Street Improvements
In recent years, RTA has implemented a project to upgrade Airport Street, covering the stretch from
its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to its intersection with Casablanca Street.
The project included the construction of bridges and tunnels at Al Rashidiya, as well as at the
intersections with Casablanca Street, Marrakech Street, and Nad Al Hamar Street, in addition to
improvements to surface-level junctions.

The project, which directly serves Dubai International Airport, also included the construction of a
single-lane bridge providing direct access to Terminal 3 without stopping at the signalised

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