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Dubai to open two-lane bridge to improve Trade Centre traffic

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A new two-lane bridge aimed at improving traffic flow in and around the Dubai World Trade Centre area will open on Friday, the city's Roads and Transport Authority has announced. It forms part of a Dh633 million ($172 million) masterplan to address congestion on one of the emirate's busiest traffic routes, especially during major exhibitions and events at DWTC . Providing a direct route for traffic from DWTC and One Central towards Al Mustaqbal Street and Za’abeel Palace Street, the 500m bridge has been designed to ease pressure on surrounding roads. The RTA said it expects the bridge to reduce travel times between DWTC and the junction of Al Mustaqbal Street and Za’abeel Palace Street from about 10 minutes to two minutes during major events. The new bridge forms part of Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project . Announced in October 2024 with the aim of benefitting about 500,000 residents and visitors, it runs from Al Mustaqbal Street's intersection with Za’abeel Palace Street to Finan