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 the AED1 billion ($272 million).

 

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

 

Dr Sheikh Sultan unveiled a commemorative plaque at the inauguration event to mark the opening of the road, which extends from Wadi Al Hilou to The Flag Square in Kalba.

 

The Kalba Road comprises Wadi Al Hilou Road, which is 12.5 km long, with two double lanes, 26 m in width, and includes three intersections and 10 crossings, while Wadi Madiq Road, which is 8.5-km-long, includes a two-lane 450-m mountain tunnel, five crossings and one intersection.

 

Following the inauguration, the Sharjah ruler inspected several developmental, vital and tourism projects in the city.

 

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.

 

The project includes 2,200 parking spaces in addition to 85 parking spaces allocated for people with disabilities, 14 pedestrian paths, a park, beaches, and a garden running 8 km long.