Another marvelous landmark for Dubai. Dubai’s 'Infinity Bridge' has finally been opened to traffic for the first time on January 16. The bridge has an arch shaped like the infinity symbol - which symbolises Dubai’s unlimited ambitions.

New bridge is a part of the infrastructure development aimed at the advancing sustainable growth and realising the vision of transforming Dubai into the world’s best city to live and work. Dubai government always places highest priority on projects that support sustainable development, meet the changing requirements of the community and provide it the highest quality of services.

The bridge consists of six lanes in each direction and improves the link between Deira and Bur Dubai. It features a combined 3-metre track for pedestrians and cyclists too.

According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) website, the bridge goes across the creek. It is 300 metres long and 22 metres wide and can accommodate 24,000 vehicles in both directions. The commutators can drive by the new bridge in only one- two minutes.

“It rises 15 metres above the creek and allows complete freedom of movement to large boats and yachts around the clock,” the RTA said.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, had visited the bridge last week and announced the official launch.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared some incredible photos of the bridge that is shaped like the infinity symbol.

“It is a new global engineering, artistic and architectural masterpiece. Our bridges go towards the future and our ambitions are endless” he tweeted.

"The roads and transport sector is critical not only in accelerating economic growth but also enhancing the wellbeing of the community. The rapid development of Dubai’s roads and transport network, with investments exceeding AED140 billion over the past fifteen years, reflects our belief in the role, a strong infrastructure base plays in enhancing our global competitiveness, creating new growth opportunities, providing a supportive environment for business and ensuring the highest possible quality of life for citizens, residents and visitors to the emirate,” His Highness said.

By the addition of the new bridge the total number of lanes crossing Dubai Creek has increased from 48 to 60. The bridge serves growth demands and strengthens the connectivity between Deira and Bur Dubai.

The bridge was first announced in 2018, and a is part of the Dh 5.3-billion Shindagha Corridor Project that extends 13km along the Sheikh Rashid Street as well as Al Mina, Al Khaleej and Cairo roads. The corridor connects Deira with Bur Dubai, as well as a number of new developments such as the Deira Islands, Dubai Seafront, Dubai Maritime City, as well as Port Rashid. One million individuals are anticipated to use it. By the year 2030, it will reduce travel time from 104 to 16 minutes.

While the new bridge has been opened, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has closed the 46 years old Al Shindagha Tunnel which connects Deira with Bur Dubai to finish the linkage between the new Infinity Bridge as well as other new bridges.

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