The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in the UAE has approved a contract to develop the emirate’s infrastructure and control traffic flow.

The first phase of the AED100m ($27m) project is expected to start in August and will develop the infrastructure in the Al Juraina, Al Nouf and Hoshi areas of Muwaileh.

"The initial phase will develop the infrastructure in the Al Juraina, Al Nouf and Hoshi areas of Muwaileh."

During the initial phase, work will begin on two-lane internal roads in the area, which will be 7.3m wide, with 2.5m-wide hard shoulders on both sides.

Following the infrastructure development, the roads would ease access to the public facilities in the region.

As part of the project’s first stage, work will be performed on three main areas, namely Al Qaraen 1-5, Al Nouf and Hawshi.

Additional civil works taking place during the first phase include the installation of street lights, signboards, power cables and water supplies.