UAE traffic alert: Dubai's RTA announces road closures, diversions until June 26

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced traffic delays and temporary road closures on key roads in Dubai as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

Dubai–Al Ain road closures

In a statement issued on its official social media channels, the RTA confirmed that a section of Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66) will face delays and closures from 12:00am on June 13 until 12:00am on June 26, due to bridge maintenance works.

• Expect delays on Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66) towards Dubai at the intersection with Jebel Ali–Lehbab Road (E77).

• The exit from Dubai–Al Ain Road to Jebel Ali–Lehbab Road (from Al Ain towards Jebel Ali) will be closed. Use the next exit on E66 as an alternative route.

• The exit from Jebel Ali–Lehbab Road to Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66) (from Jebel Ali towards Dubai) will also be closed. Use the next exit on E77 instead.

The RTA has urged all motorists to plan their journeys in advance, expect additional travel time, and use alternative routes to minimise delays.

Emirates Road diversions until August 30

Earlier, the RTA also announced traffic diversions along a key section of Emirates Road heading towards Sharjah, from June 9 to August 30, 2025.

The affected stretch lies between the Dubai–Al Ain interchange and the Ras Al Khor–Al Awir interchange, a route heavily used by daily commuters between Dubai and Sharjah.

The RTA will deploy signage and traffic management systems to guide vehicles through detours and ensure road safety during the maintenance period.

Motorists advised to stay informed

Drivers are encouraged to follow RTA’s official social media channels and navigation apps for real-time updates on closures, diversions, and traffic conditions. The authority continues to emphasise the importance of pre-planning travel to avoid congestion and minimise disruptions.

City-wide traffic improvement

These diversions come as part of a larger traffic improvement initiative announced by the RTA, targeting 40 key locations across Dubai from June to September 2025.

Key components of the campaign include:

• Upgrades on 22 major roads

• Improvements in nine school zones

• Enhancements in five major development areas

• Local network upgrades in communities such as Al Khawaneej 2 and Nad Al Sheba

Timed to coincide with the summer holidays to reduce the impact on daily traffic, the project aims to boost road safety and streamline traffic flow throughout the city.

Highlights of the infrastructure upgrades include:

• Intersection enhancements for smoother traffic movement

• Safer school zones with improved access and pedestrian crossings

• Better connectivity in fast-growing areas like Al Muhaisnah and Nad Al Hamar

• Localised improvements in communities such as the Tolerance District and Al Quoz Creative Zone

The RTA says the initiative supports Dubai’s vision of becoming a smart, accessible, and safe city for all road users.