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First phase of Sharjah tunnel project to ease commute to Dubai set for launch
AE🏛️ Politics2 hr. ago

First phase of Sharjah tunnel project to ease commute to Dubai set for launch

Transport authorities in Sharjah are advancing a major infrastructure project to reduce congestion and travel times between Sharjah and Dubai. A new tunnel at the Al Taawun roundabout will partially open in November ahead of the Sharjah International Book Fair, which attracts large crowds annually. This first phase of the project aims to improve traffic flow and road network efficiency. The tunnel will eventually have three lanes in each direction, capable of handling up to 4,000 vehicles per hour. Additionally, new lanes have been added to Emirates Road in Dubai to further increase traffic capacity between the two cities.

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First phase of Sharjah tunnel project to ease commute to Dubai set for launch

Transport authorities in Sharjah are advancing a major infrastructure project to reduce congestion and travel times between Sharjah and Dubai. A new tunnel at the Al Taawun roundabout will partially open in November ahead of the Sharjah International Book Fair, which attracts large crowds annually. This first phase of the project aims to improve traffic flow and road network efficiency. The tunnel will eventually have three lanes in each direction, capable of handling up to 4,000 vehicles per hour. Additionally, new lanes have been added to Emirates Road in Dubai to further increase traffic capacity between the two cities.

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