ABU DHABI // Road projects worth Dh1.74 billion have been approved by the Follow-Up Committee of the Initiatives of the UAE President.
The committee approved the construction of Dh660 million, 42-kilometre road that will link the Sheikh Khalifa road from Maliha passing though Madam up to Al Shuwaib. The road, which will have three lanes in each direction, eight flyovers and three bridges, also includes upgrading to the road from the Sharjah border to the Al Shuwaib roundabout.
The committee also approved the construction of a 60km road that will connect Wadi Al Qura with the road leading to Lahbab roundabout to Nizwa highway.
This will cross the emirate of Sharjah and end at Lahbab roundabout in Dubai, linking the eastern and western regions.
The project will also include improvements of the heavy vehicle highway leading to Hatta and upgrade the Dubai-Hatta highway, which stretches 26km.
The projects aim to improve efficiency of vehicular traffic and connect parts of the country with a modern road network, reported the state news agency, Wam.
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