Phase One includes an eight-lane dual carriageway and four kilometres of walking and cycling tracks. The department expects the connection to cut trips to Reem Island or Abu Dhabi’s main island from 25 minutes to 10 minutes once it opens.

The project also includes 23,000 metres of energy-saving smart lighting and locally sourced or recycled materials. The travel-time reduction is a forecast from the department; the road is not yet complete.