The Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi opens two sea bridges linking Al Reem Island to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road.

The Department of Municipalities and Transport has completed two new bridges linking Al Reem Island to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road to enhance public infrastructure and support traffic flow in Abu Dhabi. The two bridges reduce the average travel time during morning and evening peak times by 60%, or by 15 minutes during peak hours.
The budget of the two bridges project amounted to 450 million dirhams, and their capacity is 7,200 vehicles per hour. They facilitate access to a number of areas of Abu Dhabi, including the city center, Saadiyat Island, and the roads heading to Dubai. It provides a wraparound bridge between Zayed Port and Saadiyat Island that facilitates the movement of trucks and enhances public safety levels.
Acting Director General of Infrastructure Development at the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Engineer Issa Mubarak Al Mazrouei, said: “The Department of Municipalities and Transport seeks to develop an efficient, flexible and ready transport network to keep pace with the growth witnessed by the capital according to a clear, long-term vision, with which we ensure continued ease of movement, in parallel with reviewing the emirate’s commitment to building infrastructure according to the highest standards of architecture and sustainability.”
The total length of the two new bridges is 1.5 km, and they cover an area exceeding 25,000 square metres. They were constructed using advanced in-place casting technology for box bridges, to ensure the strength and durability of the construction, in addition to 12 V-shaped marine supports to provide a wider area for maritime navigation movement.
Additional details of the project include a bridge designated for services, 71 lighting poles, wooded areas, and two kilometers of pedestrian and bicycle paths. The construction phase took about 5 million working hours, using 35,000 cubic meters of ready-mixed concrete.