DUBAI 17 August 2018: The enlargement of Emirates Road to Ras Al Khaimah from three to six lanes, was inaugurated by Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development.
The expanded section will begin at the Al Badiya intersection and end at the Bridge 7 intersection on Al Dhaid Road.
The minister said the project is a key one launched by the ministry, and includes intersections, tunnels and bridges while noting that the ministry is keen to achieve smooth traffic movement during all stages of the project, which is a major road that links the country’s northern regions to Dubai.
He further added that the launch of the project is part of the country’s overall efforts to develop its road and bridge networks, cope with the growing level of traffic, and improve transportation movement.
During his tour of the Al Badiya Bridge Project, Dr. Al Nuaimi also launched the project’s next stage that aims to improve traffic flow.
This includes the construction of slip roads at the Al Badiya intersection for those coming from Dubai and heading to the East Coast, as well as those coming from Meleiha and heading to Ras al-Khaimah, and those coming from Ras Al Khaimah and heading to Sharjah, and those coming from Sharjah and heading to Dubai.
Al Nuaimi stressed that, as per the directives of the wise leadership to undertake the required measures to improve traffic and achieve community happiness, the ministry is planning to complete the project over several phases, in preparation for its trial launch before the start of the 2018-2019 school year.