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Abu Dhabi inaugurates new bridge linking strategic plans to enhance infrastructure systems and comprehensive development witnessed at all levels in

accommodate an expected increase in population Abu Dhabi.
Bani Yas East and Bani Yas West and road users. The project comprises the construction of the main

The new bridge is designed to improve traffic flow bridge, featuring a concrete slab and external and
from East and West Bani Yas and nearby areas while internal pillars, as well as two bridges with a single
adhering to the highest traffic safety standards. sea slab, pillars, and foundations. Additionally,
Its innovative design and state-of-the-art features the project includes the installation of a CCTV
demonstrate Abu Dhabi›s commitment to sustainable system, traffic lights, pedestrian signs, fibre optic
services and meeting society›s expectations, boosting cables, and connectivity to the Abu Dhabi Traffic
economic growth in the process. Management Centre, along with the implementation
of natural cosmetics, sanitation, and speed camera
Al Qubaisi further emphasised that the new bridge
underscores the Municipality›s dedication to transmissions.
continuously improving and developing critical The interchange boasts 210 energy-saving lighting
infrastructure components on Abu Dhabi Island and poles, and the project covers an asphalt area of
the mainland. This approach increases efficiency 195,580 square meters. This bridge is part of a
and preserves the emirate›s competitiveness in the strategic infrastructure plan aimed at providing world-
infrastructure sector, positioning Abu Dhabi as one class infrastructure, enhancing community welfare,
of the world›s top cities in terms of infrastructure and creating a business-friendly environment that
systems, roads, bridges and tunnels. These elements ensures the best possible quality of life for citizens,
form a traffic ecosystem that aligns with the residents, and visitors.

Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the traveling from E22 Abu Dhabi / Al Ain and 1100
Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), vehicles per hour traveling from East or West Baniyas.
today inaugurated a new bridge connecting Bani Yas The project includes the construction of the upper
East and Bani Yas West in Abu Dhabi.
intersection linking east and west Bani Yas, associated
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Salem Khalfan Al roads, the transformation of the current East Bani
Kaabi, Director-General of Operational Affairs at the Yas roundabout into a light signal intersection, and
DMT, Saif Badr Al Qubaisi, Director-General of Abu the construction of pedestrian ramps. In addition,
Dhabi City Municipality, and Abdulla Al Marzouqi, the project involved demolishing existing pedestrian
Director-General of the Integrated Transport Centre, tunnels, transporting and protecting water and
and various high-ranking officials. communication lines, irrigation lines, and the sewage
line, as well as street lighting and the electricity
The new bridge, located on Abu Dhabi Al Ain Road
(E22), will significantly improve traffic flow to and distribution network.
from Bani Yas and other nearby areas. The travel time Dr. Salem Al Kaabi and Saif Badr Al Qubaisi praised
between East and West Baniyas has been reduced the new bridge in Abu Dhabi as a significant milestone
from 11 minutes to just 3 minutes, benefiting the for the city, showcasing its commitment to modernity
local residents. The interchange has the capacity and progress. According to Al Qubaisi, the bridge
to accommodate around 1400 vehicles per hour is a crucial part of Abu Dhabi City Municipality›s

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