Final Trade Centre Bridge Set for October 30 Opening

Dubai’s RTA has confirmed that the remaining bridge in the World Trade Centre roundabout redevelopment will open on Friday, October 30. The opening will complete the Dubai road scheme, providing a connection for vehicles travelling from Al Majlis Street towards 2nd December Street.

According to What's On Dubai, the project is reaching completion two months earlier than its original December 2026 target. The final opening follows a construction programme that began in 2024 and included road closures alongside successive bridge openings.

What will the final bridge add?

The remaining bridge measures 1,000 metres and carries two lanes. Its direction of travel links Al Majlis Street to 2nd December Street, completing another connection within the redeveloped junction.

The bridge forms part of a road improvement scheme costing Dhs696 million. Better traffic movement and stronger connections through the busy World Trade Centre neighbourhood were central aims of the work. With the last bridge entering service, the scheme reaches its scheduled final milestone on October 30.

Why was the roundabout redeveloped?

The junction brought together vehicles arriving via several roads, including Al Majlis Street and Sheikh Zayed Road. Al Diyafah Street and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street also fed traffic into the roundabout.

Congestion was a recurring issue, with additional pressure during major exhibitions. The report identifies Arabian Travel Market and GITEX Shoppers among the events associated with heavier queues around the junction.

RTA announced the redevelopment on October 27, 2024. Construction and staged openings then took place during the 24-month programme.

What has been reported about traffic improvements?

The source reports that traffic conditions have improved significantly as bridges and intersections opened, with drivers responding positively to the changes.

The original objective was to bring junction delays down to 90 seconds from 12 minutes. That figure describes the scheme’s target: the report does not provide a measured final delay following the remaining bridge’s opening.

What does this mean for visitors?

For journeys through the World Trade Centre area, check the opening announcement before setting out and confirm whether the Al Majlis Street connection fits your route. Visitors arranging car rental should review their planned journey before driving through the redeveloped junction.

When comparing Dubai hotels, consider the route between your accommodation and any exhibition you plan to attend. If your itinerary includes Dubai tours, confirm pickup arrangements with the operator. Treat the reported delay-reduction target as a project objective when planning your own travel time.

Details can change; check the official announcement before you travel.

This article was prepared with AI-assisted editing under the supervision of the Guide of Dubai editorial team.