Dubai approves 80km New Fourth Corridor road project connecting Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Dubai has approved the New Fourth Corridor, an 80-km road project that will connect Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi with Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah, the Dubai Media Office said in a post on X.

The project will strengthen Dubai’s road network and improve connectivity with the UAE’s federal road network. It will feature 12 lanes in both directions, 72 bridges and 17 tunnels.

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The corridor is expected to reduce journey times by up to 60% and serve more than 3.1 million people. It will also connect with Al Maktoum International Airport and Etihad Rail.

The first phase will extend from Al Shanouf Road to Dubai-Al Ain Road and will cost AED 3.5 billion.

Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the project was approved in line with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to boost investment in infrastructure.

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He said the project reflects Dubai’s continued commitment to investing in infrastructure as a driver of economic growth, a foundation for enhancing quality of life and a key pillar of Dubai’s readiness for the future.