UAE: Dubai unveils Business Bay road upgrade project

Three underpasses and two bridges are scheduled for completion in 2018 as part of a US$91.2 million project to upgrade roads in the Business Bay residential district. Authorities are looking to address congestion problems at Sheikh Zayed Road and refurbish utility lines in the vicinity, according to Arabian Business. Business Bay is the central business district under construction with roads and other infrastructure, in an area where Dubai Creek is being dredged.
May 17, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Three underpasses and two bridges are scheduled for completion in 2018 as part of a US$91.2 million project to upgrade roads in the Business Bay residential district.

Authorities are looking to address congestion problems at Sheikh Zayed Road and refurbish utility lines in the vicinity, according to Arabian Business.

Business Bay is the central business district under construction with roads and other infrastructure, in an area where Dubai Creek is being dredged.
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