Sheikh Zayed Road Expansion Project in Ajman Opens to Ease Traffic and Enhance Quality of Life

The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, in cooperation with the Ajman Police General Command, inaugurated the Sheikh Zayed Road development and expansion project, extending from the Sheikh Khalifa Street intersection to Al Rawda Bridge. The project, costing AED 11 million and spanning a length of 3.7 kilometers, is in line with the objectives of Ajman Vision 2030 to build an integrated and sustainable transportation network. Dr. Eng. Mohammed Ahmed bin Omair Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Infrastructure Development Sector at the Department, explained that the project included the addition of a new lane in each direction, bringing the total number of lanes to four instead of three. It also included comprehensive improvements to the rainwater drainage network and improved road lighting, in line with the highest safety and quality standards. Al Muhairi indicated that the expansion will contribute to reducing travel time by 35%, reducing the average travel time from 4.9 minutes to 3.2 minutes. It will also increase the road's capacity by 1,300 vehicles per hour in each direction, in addition to increasing the capacity from 3,900 vehicles per hour to 5,200 in each direction. He added that the project is part of a comprehensive plan to develop the emirate's infrastructure and road network, emphasizing that the expansion will contribute to enhancing the quality of life, facilitating daily traffic flow, and supporting the urban and economic renaissance witnessed by the Emirate of Ajman. For his part, Engineer Abdullah Mustafa Al Marzouqi, Director of the Roads and Infrastructure Department, confirmed that the project will directly contribute to reducing traffic congestion and improving flow. He noted that the work team was keen to complete the project according to a specific timetable and with high quality, keeping pace with the requirements of rapid urban development. For his part, Lieutenant Colonel Fouad Yousef Al Khaja, Head of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Ajman Police, affirmed that the Sheikh Zayed Road expansion project will achieve a qualitative shift in enhancing traffic flow and facilitating daily commuting for residents and visitors to the emirate, ensuring a safer and more comfortable driving experience for road users.