UAE 4th National Highway Project has been announced as part of a Dh170-billion national transport plan aimed at easing congestion and boosting connectivity. The new 120km highway will feature 12 lanes and handle up to 360,000 trips daily, according to Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei.
The UAE 4th National Highway Project will complement existing major routes — E11 (Al Ittihad), E311 (Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed), and E611 (Emirates Road). These three highways currently serve over 850,000 vehicles between Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The new corridor will reduce bottlenecks, enhance safety, and support growing population demands.
The plan also includes major expansions to current highways. Etihad Road will add six lanes, Emirates Road will widen to 10 lanes. And Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road will also expand to 10 lanes. These upgrades are expected to boost traffic capacity by 60–65% and reduce travel times by up to 45%.
Work has already begun on the Emirates Road upgrade, costing Dh750 million and expected to finish within two years. The UAE aims to raise the federal network’s efficiency by 73% in the next five years.
Al Mazrouei said the initiative supports the UAE Centennial 2071 vision to build smart, sustainable. And flexible infrastructure that enhances mobility, promotes development, and improves quality of life.
