A closer look: Sharjah overhauls roads for Dh750 million to open Dubai routes

Sharjah: Sharjah is pushing ahead with one of its most ambitious transport projects to date - a Dh750 million programme to build and upgrade road corridors linking the emirate directly with Dubai, with an initial opening planned for November 2026. The works have been ordered by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, as part of a broader push to develop the emirate's road network and improve traffic flow across its various districts. Leading the delivery are Mubadara (the Authority for Initiatives Implementation) and the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), working in coordination with the Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey, Sharjah Police General Command, Sharjah City Municipality, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), e& (Etisalat), and du. When complete, the network of five bridges, one main tunnel, and a series of free-flow intersections will connect Al Taawun, Al Khan, and Al Buhaira directly to both local roads and federal highways. Picture credit: WAM The project centres on two key axes: a comprehensive upgrade of the Al Taawun corridor running to Al Nahda Bridge and on into Dubai and the development of Al Khan Street through to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Together, they are designed to connect the heart of the old city-the Lakes and Al Taawun districts-with the newer urban corridor stretching along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road while simultaneously strengthening six crossing points in Dubai. The scheme is structured with five components being built in parallel. A soft opening of the full project is targeted for November 2026, with precast concrete techniques among the methods being employed to keep pace with the schedule. Traffic diversions coordinated with Sharjah Police have already been put in place and will later feed into the wider road improvement...