Dh31 million Sharjah bridge to improve traffic

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Sharjah, in a bid to boost road performance and traffic flow, has built the Badee Palace Bridge at the cost of Dh31 million.

Eng. Yusuf Saleh Al Suwaihi, Chairman - RTA, said the bridge, opened for traffic on Thursday, May 25, has been built on the Al Dhaid road.

"The Bridge consists of a steel structure and fortified concrete with two lanes that are 7.3m wide, along with a roundabout and free exit roads."

The bridge is intended to improve the traffic flow between the road leading to the Badee Palace and Al Dhaid road, he added.

"The 45m long bridge secures enough space for future expansion of the Al Dhaid road under the bridge."

This is apart from an additional one-lane road at the area adjacent to the bridge, he added. "This can be used as a free exit for those heading to Al Dhaid city."The development road works, meant to enhance public safety and security, are in line with the directions of His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Eng. Al Hajiri underlined.

"The road development, being done as per the highest international standards, will give a boost to the performance of the road and the entire road network of the emirate for the benefit of the public."

Indicating, they said that RTA Sharjah is more than ready to respond to customers' feedbacks and complaints. "RTA Sharjah Call Centre is reachable 24/7 at (600525252) for feedbacks, inquiries, remarks and complaints."

Source: Khaleej Times