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Dubai Opens Two New Pedestrian Bridges to Enhance Safety and Mobility

Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street crossings part of RTA’s wider plan to make Dubai more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly
Web DeskBy Web DeskSeptember 15, 20252 Mins Read
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  • According to Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, these projects are designed to “transform Dubai into a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly city.
  • Future links will include key corridors such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Al Sufouh, Dubai Internet City, Al Barsha Heights, and Dubai Hills, as well as central business districts like DIFC, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai.
  • The number of bridges and underpasses has risen from 26 in 2006 to 177 in 2024, and once the current projects are complete, the total will surpass 200 crossings.

Dubai has unveiled two new pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street, further strengthening its commitment to safe, sustainable urban mobility. The bridges, equipped with lifts, staircases, and modern safety systems, are designed to provide secure crossings for pedestrians and cyclists while easing traffic flow at some of the city’s busiest junctions.

The initiative is part of the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, a massive infrastructure program aimed at supporting Dubai’s rapid urban expansion and long-term population goals. The Sheikh Rashid Street bridge measures 91 metres, while the Al Mina Street bridge spans 109 metres.

Dubai’s investment in infrastructure is closely tied to its ambition of accommodating 5.8 million residents by 2040. Pedestrian and cyclist bridges are becoming a cornerstone of this vision, ensuring safer mobility and reducing reliance on vehicles for short journeys.

According to Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, these projects are designed to “transform Dubai into a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly city.” He added that the growing network of crossings links residential areas with key destinations, encouraging residents to embrace sustainable mobility for first- and last-mile travel.

Currently, six more bridges are under construction. Five are scheduled to open by the end of this year, with the sixth expected in early 2027. By 2030, the RTA plans to add 23 additional bridges, further expanding connectivity across the emirate.

Future links will include key corridors such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Al Sufouh, Dubai Internet City, Al Barsha Heights, and Dubai Hills, as well as central business districts like DIFC, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai.

Dubai has already made remarkable progress in building pedestrian infrastructure. The number of bridges and underpasses has risen from 26 in 2006 to 177 in 2024, and once the current projects are complete, the total will surpass 200 crossings.

This steady expansion not only addresses safety concerns but also supports Dubai’s long-term vision of becoming a smart, sustainable, and people-friendly city.

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