The Government has approved the implementation of the New Fourth Corridor project in Dubai, reported WAM.
Extending from Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi to Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah, the corridor will span approximately 80km and will be implemented in two phases. The first phase will extend from Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah to Dubai–Al Ain Road at a cost of around AED3.5 billion.
The project will include 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts. It will support logistics traffic and pass through several key landmarks, most notably Al Maktoum International Airport, Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Wohoosh Desert Conservation Reserve and the Etihad Rail route, in addition to several residential and development areas.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, who okayed the project said, “Guided by the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai continues to build world-class infrastructure as a foundation for growth, a driver of development and a cornerstone of enhanced quality of life.
Our vision is for Dubai to remain prepared for upcoming opportunities, to proactively meet future needs, and for every new project to be another step toward reinforcing its standing among the world’s most competitive and attractive cities.”
The project will include 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts.
“We have approved the New Fourth Corridor project, spanning 80km, as a strategic addition to Dubai’s road network. The project will strengthen Dubai’s connectivity with the federal road network, open new horizons for urban and economic growth, and support future projects in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, reinforcing Dubai’s position as the world’s best city to live, work and visit,” he said.
