Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), has announced the implementation of the bridge expansion project leading to Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport. 

The project involved increasing the number of traffic lanes from three to four, thus raising the bridge’s capacity from 4,200 vehicles per hour to 5,600 vehicles per hour, marking a 33% growth. 

This expansion has enhanced traffic flow to the airport terminal, reduced journey times, and improved the overall customer experience, said a statement from RTA.

The implementation of this bridge expansion project forms part of RTA’s efforts to enhance the efficiency of the road network and improve connectivity between major corridors and key facilities. 

It is also the result of close coordination with Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, the entity responsible for planning and developing the infrastructure of Dubai’s airports, to ensure that traffic solutions are aligned with the current and future operational requirements of Dubai International Airport—the world’s busiest airport for international passengers—thereby supporting the sustainable growth of passenger numbers and air traffic.

The number of lanes was increased from three to four through the construction of a new bridge utilising an innovative structural system comprising steel box girders integrated with a composite concrete deck. 

This engineering solution was adopted for its high structural efficiency and its ability to facilitate accelerated construction without the need for traffic diversions on Airport Street or the installation of temporary supports beneath the bridge. The approach ensured uninterrupted traffic movement while upholding the highest safety standards throughout the construction phase, said the statemernt.

The project also included road pavement improvements, upgrades to utility and supporting infrastructure services, and landscaping works designed to ensure full integration with the surrounding road network. In addition, new street lighting systems were installed to enhance safety and improve visibility, it added.-TradeArabia News Service