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The bridge expansion is part of RTA’s continuous efforts to improve traffic flow and strengthen
connectivity between major corridors and vital facilities.RTA

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 upgraded Airport Street, from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed Road to Casablanca Street. The project included the construction of bridges and tunnels at
Al Rashidiya, as well as at intersections with Casablanca Street, Marrakech Street, and Nad Al
Hamar Street, alongside enhancements to surface-level junctions.

The improvements also included a single-lane bridge providing direct access to Terminal 3 without
stopping at signalised intersections, another bridge leading to the Dubai Aviation Engineering
Projects (DAEP) complex, and an additional bridge enabling traffic from Airport Street towards
Casablanca Street without waiting at signals. An alternative route was also created for vehicles
from Al Garhoud to access Terminals 1 and 3 directly, while Casablanca Street was expanded from
three to four lanes toward Al Garhoud Bridge.

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