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Sharjah motorists hope new Taawun tunnel will end daily traffic struggle

Khaleej Times

June 18, 2026

For residents of Sharjah’s Al Taawun area, the daily commute to Dubai means long queues of brake lights, strategic lane changes, and the sight of the roundabout monument recognisable by regular commuters. A newly announced Dh750-million road infrastructure programme is set to change their mornings.

- Ruqayya Al Qaydi

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, recently announced the construction of a dual-carriageway underground tunnel beneath Al Taawun, creating a direct connection to Dubai through Al Nahda Bridge. The massive project aims to ease congestion on one of the UAE’s busiest commuter routes, though it requires the temporary dismantling of the familiar Al Taawun monument.

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