E 311 | |
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إ ٣١١ | |
Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road | |
E 311 (Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road) in Dubai
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Route information | |
Length: | 140.5 km (87.3 mi) |
Existed: | 2001 – present |
Major junctions | |
Truck Road Al Ain Rd (E 66) Ras Al Khor Rd (E 44) Al Khan Maliha Rd University Al Dhaid Rd (Airport) (E 88) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Road (E 55) E 11 |
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Location | |
Major cities: | Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al Khaimah |
Highway system | |
Highways in the United Arab Emirates |
Truck Road
Highways in the United Arab Emirates
E 311 (known in Arabic as شارع ﺇ ٣١١) is a major road in the United Arab Emirates. It begins in New Al Falah in Abu Dhabi and extends north-eastward towards the Ras al-Khaimah emirate. E 311 has been called Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road since 2013. Prior to that it was called Emirates Road, but that name is now given to E 611, which was previously Dubai Bypass Road.
It was originally designed by the Dubai Municipality to cut the traffic of heavy vehicles from the downtown area. However, due to a very bad road infrastructure in Sharjah, traffic bottle-necks are often seen near Dubai–Sharjah border. In 2006 it was re-developed by RTA in Dubai, creating 6 lanes on each side.
In mid-2005, the road was extended to reach the UAE's northernmost emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, passing through the emirates of Ajman, Umm al-Quwain and Sharjah. There is also a project to extend the E 311 through Ras Al Khaimah to the UAE's northern border with Oman (Musandam Peninsula)
In Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road is a prime location for new projects as the area surrounding it can now be accessed easily. Many projects have been proposed or are in various stages of development along the road, including International City, Arabian Ranches, Dubailand, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Global Village, Sports City.