Dubai RTA has completed two major pedestrian bridges and is building six more, enhancing city-wide safety and sustainable mobility.
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion and construction of several new pedestrian and cyclist bridges across the emirate, further strengthening its commitment to road safety, urban connectivity, and sustainable mobility.
Two bridges have been completed as part of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project—one on Sheikh Rashid Street and the other on Al Mina Street. These bridges feature lifts, staircases, fire systems, and remote monitoring capabilities. Meanwhile, six more pedestrian and cyclist bridges are currently under construction across major roads including Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Al Manara Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Dubai–Al Ain Road. Five of these will open by the end of 2025, while one is set for completion in early 2027.
RTA confirmed plans to construct 23 additional bridges by 2030, with nine of them targeted by 2028. These include crossings near Coca-Cola Arena, Business Bay, Burj Khalifa, and six along Al Asayel Street. The entire programme is informed by population density data, urban development trends, tourism zones, and public transport integration to maximise public benefit.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of RTA, said the initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision of becoming a pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly city, supporting the city’s quality of life agenda. He added that Dubai has seen a significant drop in pedestrian fatalities—from 9.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2007 to just 0.3 in 2024—thanks to continued infrastructure investments.
The bridge network has grown from just 26 in 2006 to 177 by 2024, a 581% increase. Pedestrian trips rose from 307 million in 2023 to 326 million in 2024, and cycling trips grew from 44 million to 46.6 million in the same period. These statistics highlight the growing reliance on sustainable mobility in Dubai.
Each bridge reflects modern engineering and architectural innovation. Notably, the Sheikh Zayed Road bridge, stretching 528 metres, features interwoven structural lines symbolising connectivity, while the 501-metre Al Khail Road bridge integrates sun-path design for a calming pedestrian and cyclist journey. Other bridges include functional designs that blend seamlessly with surrounding communities, such as the Al Manara Street bridge in Al Quoz Creative Zone.
These projects are key to RTA’s broader Traffic Safety Strategy, aiming for Zero Fatalities and positioning Dubai among the world’s safest cities for road users.
