Brief
Abu Dhabi launches 13km road upgrade in Mussafah with new expressway and bridges
The project aims to cut congestion, handle 4,000 vehicles per hour and support industrial growth.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced on Tuesday a 13‑kilometre upgrade of major roads in the industrial district of Mussafah. The plan includes a new three‑lane‑each‑direction expressway along Street 8, two new bridges linking Mussafah to Mohammed bin Zayed City, a pedestrian bridge and extensive junction improvements.
What happened
The upgrade will cover sections of the E30 road and Street 8, adding three lanes per direction on the expressway and three auxiliary lanes for local access. Four junctions on the E30, connections with Street 8 and the E20, and nine major intersections will be modified. The two new bridges will provide direct links to Mohammed bin Zayed City, while a dedicated pedestrian bridge will improve safety.
What the reports add
According to Gulf News, the upgraded road is designed to accommodate roughly 4,000 vehicles per hour, separating through traffic from local trips. The department said the improvements will support both resident commuters and businesses transporting goods.
What was said
Engineer Eisa Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Director‑General of Infrastructure Development at DMT, told Gulf News the project "addresses the different transport needs of those using the area's road network" and that planning for varied users is "essential to supporting the area's continued growth." He added that separating through traffic from local routes will "help support economic activity while making daily journeys easier and safer."
How it came about
The Mussafah upgrades are part of Abu Dhabi's broader effort to strengthen transport links across the emirate, echoing earlier initiatives highlighted in Felo News articles on livability, bridge projects and economic licence growth.
Key facts
- The upgrade covers 13 km of roads in Mussafah, including a new expressway on Street 8. (gulfnews.com)
- Two new bridges will connect Mussafah with Mohammed bin Zayed City. (gulfnews.com)
- The upgraded road is expected to handle about 4,000 vehicles per hour. (gulfnews.com)
- Four junctions on the E30 and nine major intersections will be improved. (gulfnews.com)
- Engineer Eisa Mubarak Al Mazrouei said the project supports economic activity and future growth. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Abu Dhabi unveils 13km Mussafah road upgrade with new expressway and bridges”
