THE Abu Dhabi Department of Transport has begun work on the Sheikh Khalifa Interchange which will link the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Larsen & Toubro Company will deliver the Dh592 million ($161 million) contract under which the Abu Dhabi-Dubai main road will be expanded from four to six lanes for 4.5 km in both directions and a main bridge will be constructed, consisting of five lanes in each direction. A new bridge on the Al Gharf Street consisting of two lanes in each direction will also be constructed.
Work on the project will be complete within 24 months.
