Sharjah to Close Key Roads for the Etihad Rail Project
Road closures near University Bridge pave the way for Sharjah’s new Etihad Rail station—short-term inconvenience for long-term connectivity gains.
Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the closure of roads connecting Maliha (Mleiha) Street and the Sharjah Ring Road, near University Bridge, starting Friday, August 15, as part of the second phase of the Etihad Rail project. This step reflects the emirate’s evolving role in the UAE’s ambitious national railway initiative.
The closure follows a similar two-month restriction earlier in the summer, from July 1 to August 30, which affected the same route to accommodate ongoing rail construction. During that period, SRTA urged motorists to plan and use alternative routes to mitigate traffic delays.
The road closure is instrumental in facilitating the construction of the future Sharjah passenger station, located near University City, a strategically chosen hub owing to its proximity to Sharjah International Airport, numerous educational institutions, and vital urban infrastructure.
Upon completion, the Etihad Rail network will transform connectivity across the UAE, offering high-speed travel and easing congestion between key emirates such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah