Overview
- The national programme, announced at the UAE Government Annual Meetings, sets projects for delivery by 2030 to relieve congestion across key corridors.
- Major upgrades will widen Etihad Road to 12 lanes, Emirates Road to 10 across its full length, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to 10.
- A feasibility study will evaluate a fourth federal highway spanning 120 km with 12 lanes and capacity for up to 360,000 daily trips.
- The ministry targets a 73% improvement in federal road efficiency over five years, increasing lanes from 19 to 33 in each direction on priority routes.
- Work is underway on a AED750m Emirates Road upgrade due within two years, with 24-hour traffic monitoring, policy updates, and Etihad Rail passenger service slated for 2026 supporting the strategy.