Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new road and transport plan to address the growing population and traffic congestion issues.
The UAE has announced a road and transport development project for the next five years, with an investment of 170 billion dirhams (approximately 13 trillion Pakistani rupees).
The announcement was made by UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Al Mazrouei. According to officials, the road and transport project will require an investment of $46 billion, aiming to alleviate traffic pressure across the country.
Under this ambitious plan, key highways will be expanded, public transport systems will be improved, and high-speed rail projects will be initiated.
Officials revealed that the UAE’s Al Ittihad Road will be expanded to 12 lanes, while Emirates Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road will be widened to 10 lanes.
The new initiative is expected to increase road capacity by 45 to 65%, significantly reducing travel times for commuters once completed.
With the UAE’s population reaching 11 million and Dubai’s population exceeding 4 million, the government is taking proactive measures to improve mobility and accommodate future growth.
