Dubai Bypass Phase 3

Completed in April 2008, this scheme was one of three major infrastructure contracts that provided a strategic link between Sharjah and the Northern Emirates to the new International Airport at Jebel Ali and thereafter to Abu Dhabi.  This vital route was a key part of the Government’s strategy to remove HGV traffic from the heavily congested Dubai Ring Road in addition to accommodating future development growth.

The works consisted of initially four lanes of dual carriageway construction, later upgraded to six lanes, with inner and outer shoulders separated with a guard rail over an approximate length of 24 km.

In addition to the major earthworks, a comprehensive network of primary utilities was installed in each of the adjacent carriageways. The contract terminated at the crossing of the Dubai – Al Ain highway and at this location a full cloverleaf grade separated interchange was constructed of  post –tensioned box girder bridges and soil wall abutments. A comprehensive lighting network of high mast columns provided illumination over the full 24km.