Construction has started on a new Sharjah bridge project that will improve traffic flow, cut journey times and support the emirate’s growing transport network.
SHARJAH: Work has officially started on the Sharjah bridge project, a major road upgrade designed to ease congestion and improve traffic flow at one of the emirate’s busiest junctions. The AED140 million development will transform the intersection of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and Mleiha Road, making daily journeys faster and more efficient for thousands of motorists.
At the heart of the project is a 500-metre, three-lane overpass linking Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road with Mleiha Road. The bridge will carry up to 4,000 vehicles every hour and is expected to reduce travel times by around nine minutes during peak periods.
The wider project also includes 2.5 kilometres of new surface roads and the expansion of Mleiha Road to three lanes in each direction. Once complete, the upgraded road network will be able to handle up to 7,000 vehicles per hour in each direction, helping meet the demands of Sharjah’s rapidly growing population.
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) said the project has been designed using advanced traffic studies to deliver high standards of safety, efficiency and long-term performance. Officials are also coordinating with relevant authorities to introduce traffic diversions during construction and minimise disruption for road users.
The project is expected to be completed within 12 months and forms part of a wider programme to modernise Sharjah’s transport infrastructure. Other major developments include new bridges along the border road, upgrades around University City, a bridge serving Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn and a new tunnel on Al Taawun Street.
As traffic volumes continue to rise across the emirate, the Sharjah bridge project is expected to improve connectivity, support economic growth and make daily travel smoother for residents and visitors alike.
