Al Shindagha Tunnel

Al Shindagha Tunnel (Arabic: نفق الشندغة) is a tunnel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Opened on 19 December 1975, it is the oldest and the busiest tunnel where 55,000 vehicles travel through the tunnel both directions daily. It goes under Dubai Creek to connect the neighborhoods of Al Ras, Deira and Al Shindagha where it is the only underwater road crossing Dubai Creek. The tunnel has a total of four lanes (two in each direction), a height clearance of 5 meters and speed is limited at 60 km/h (37 mph).

Shindagha Tunnel
Al Shindagha Tunnel East entrance
Overview
Official nameAl Shindagha Tunnel
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25.272796°N 55.295048°E / 25.272796; 55.295048
StatusOpen
Operation
Opened1975 (1975)
Rebuiltnot yet
OperatorRoads and Transport Authority
Traffic55,000 vehicles per day
Technical
Design engineerMr. Erick
No. of lanes4 (2 lanes in each directions)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph)
Tunnel clearance5 meters
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