RTA opens final World Trade Centre bridge cutting travel time by 80%

Motorists in Dubai will experience significantly reduced transit times from Friday, 30 October, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens the final bridge of the Dh696-million World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project. Drastic reduction in travel delays The newly inaugurated 1km, two-lane bridge connects Al Majlis Street to 2nd December Street. According to the RTA, the structure reduces travel time between these two points from six minutes to just 60 seconds. The bridge has a capacity of 3,000 vehicles per hour and marks the completion of a five-bridge network spanning a total of 5km. The wider project has transformed the former World Trade Centre Roundabout into a ground-level intersection supported by elevated flyovers. The RTA confirmed that average delays at the intersection are expected to drop from 12 minutes to 90 seconds. The development serves a critical artery connecting Sheikh Zayed Road with five major thoroughfares: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, Sheikh Rashid Street, 2nd December Street, Za’abeel Palace Street, and Al Majlis Street. Strategic impact on business districts The completion of the project on Friday, 30 October, is intended to facilitate smoother traffic for approximately 500,000 residents and visitors. Key areas set to benefit from the improved flow include the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, Al Satwa, and Deira. The intersection is a primary gateway for commuters attending major exhibitions…