The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced AED170BN ($ 46.3BN) Nationwide Transportation projects and projects to be implemented in 2030, aimed at reducing traffic, and improving travel throughout the country.
The projects form part of a comprehensive national plan to develop transport infrastructure in line with population and economic growth, while improving the quality of life of citizens and residents.
Announcing the plan during the UAE Government meetings in Abu Dhabi, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of History and Infrastructure, said the service will improve the efficiency of roads in five years.
UAE road plan
The plan includes increasing the number of lanes from 19 to 33 in each area on key highways, as well as many capacity improvements:
- Etihad Road will get six new routes – three in each area – to increase capacity by 60 percent and bring the total to 12 routes
- Emirates Road will expand to 10 lanes across its length, increasing capacity by 65 percent and reducing travel time by 45 percent
- Sheikh mohammed bin way way it will be expanded by 10 lanes, improving its capacity by 45 percent
The service also conducts the study of the fourth Highway, 120 km, 12 Lane road with a capacity of 360,000 trips per day, designed to continue easy travel from the interior.
$204m Emirates Road Upgrade
Al Mazrouee confirmed that work is already underway on the AED750m ($204m) project to develop and improve Emirates Road, which is scheduled to be completed within two years.
He said the project is part of a series of infrastructure developments aimed at creating a smart, flexible, and sustainable transport system in line with the UAE Centnennial 2071 plan.
Al Mazrouei said: “The ministry uses holistic indicators to develop smart, flexible, and sustainable infrastructure that improves traffic flow, supports holistic development, and improves quality of life”.
The minister noted that the number of vehicles on UAE roads is increasing by more than 8 percent per year, much higher than the global average.
He pointed out that the increase in the rate of growth of these man-hours and man-hours, as well as the greater reliance on private vehicles.
To deal with these problems, Al Mazrouei said the ministry is meeting with local authorities to use methods to renew traffic facilities, and to introduce available travel options to encourage the use of public transport.
National Strategy for Good, Sustainable Travel
Al Mazrouei said that the ministry adopts a comprehensive strategic approach to reduce congestion and emissions in terms of technology and technology.
The ministry established a new 24-hour traffic monitoring center to analyze congestion causes and suggest data-driven solutions to improve traffic flow.
He added that the UAE Railway plan, launched in 2021 with an investment of AED50bn ($13.6bn), remains a central pillar of the transport plan.
The Etihad Rail passenger service is on track to start operating in 2026, connecting major cities and reducing road traffic.
Al Mazrouei said: “The network will strengthen the connection between cities and communities, reduce traffic congestion, and meet the needs of passengers according to the highest standards”.
The national way
Al Mazrouei emphasized that addressing congestion and development are national priorities, with Federal and Local organizations working together to improve roads, public transportation, and information networks.
He said that developing and adapting traffic policies for the growth of the city is an important pillar in ensuring efficient mobility for all road users. The service will continue to work with local authorities to deliver projects that balance infrastructure development, sustainability and community usability.
