01 November 2020

HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated the 26-km-long Kalba Road built at an investment of Dh1 billion ($272 million).

Kalba Road is one of the most prominent development, service and tourism projects launched by the emirate to serves Kalba’s residents and visitors. It reduces the travel time between Sharjah and Kalba from 90 minutes to 60 minutes, reported state news agency Wam.

The road extends from Wadi Al Hilou to The Flag Square in Kalba and comprises Wadi Al Hilou Road, which is 12.5 km long, with two 26-m double lanes, and Wadi Madiq Road, which is 8.5-km-long and includes a 450-m two-lane mountain tunnel.Dr Sheikh Sultan also visited several projects sites on both sides of Kalba Road, including the green spaces forming hanging gardens, in addition to a 2-km-long Yahar Lagoon project.

He later inspected the Kalba Corniche project, which extends over 9.5km, and has been provided with all services and facilities including a series of restaurants, shops, recreational facilities, green parks, children’s play areas and other playgrounds for adults.  

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