Page 36 - DAEP PR REPORT - AUGUST 2025

8/26/25, 2:47 PM Dubai to improve airport traffic with expanded Terminal 1 bridge at DXB - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real …

The expansion is designed to ease congestion, reduce journey times, and improve

customer experience, as passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport surpassed 92m
in 2024.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of

the RTA, 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.

Dubai International Airport traffic

“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.

“The total length of the bridge, including its ramps, is 171m, with the main span extending
nearly 70m. 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 per cent increase.”

https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/dubai-airport-traffic-terminal-1-dxb 2/4