Travel time will be slashed by 15 minutes during peak hours
Abu Dhabi Mobility (Integrated Transport Centre) and The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the opening of two new marine bridges linking Al Reem Island directly to the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway (E12).
The Dhs450 million project is set to reduce travel times by 60 per cent, or 15 minutes, during peak hours. It is designed to handle up to 7,200 vehicles per hour.
It spans a combined length of 1.5km covering a total surface area of more than 25,000 square metres. Additional features include a 2km elevated roadway, 71 streetlights, landscaped spaces, and 2km of pedestrian and cycling tracks.
The update was shared by Abu Dhabi Media Office and AD Mobility via their official social media accounts, X.
.@AbuDhabiDMT has opened two marine bridges linking Al Reem Island directly with Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway. The AED450 million project will reduce commuting times by 60 per cent during peak hours, improving traffic flow and advancing Abu Dhabi’s transport network. pic.twitter.com/sZ3oQlY4ro
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 20, 2026
The new marine bridges will streamline journeys between the islands of Al Reem and Saadiyat, as well as the Dubai-bound highway (E12). It will ease congestion on Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street and Mina Road significantly improving local traffic flow.
There will also be a dedicated freight U-turn bridge between Zayed Port and Saadiyat Island to enhance connectivity and safety.
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His Excellency Eng Eisa Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Director General of Infrastructure Development at the DMT, said, “We remain focused on advancing a transport network that is efficient, resilient, and ready to support the capital’s growth for decades to come. With this project, we are ensuring seamless mobility across Abu Dhabi, while showcasing our commitment to best-in-class design and sustainability standards.”
Images: Abu Dhabi Mobility and Abu Dhabi Media Office
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