Dubai has started work on a new road project as part of its 2040 urban master plan.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a AED2 billion ($545 million) contract for the Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development project.
The 12km corridor will connect existing and planned residential areas in Nad Al Sheba, Al Barari, Dubai Hills, Dubai District One, Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, Living Legends, Majan and Global Village, the UAE state-run Wam news agency reported.
The project includes seven bridges and eight tunnels, with…