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Traffic: New Dubai bridge cuts waiting time by 85%

New 700-metre bridge raises capacity as project cuts journey time from 9.4 to 2.8 minutes

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Al Qudra Road is a major east-west corridor linking several important residential and development areas and connecting with Dubai’s wider strategic road network.

Emirates Road upgrade set to cut journey times by 45%

Six new bridges and collector roads aim to improve traffic flow across the corridor

Once completed, the road will be capable of carrying around 9,000 vehicles per hour, helping relieve congestion on one of the federal road network's busiest sections.

Sharjah announces temporary Sunday traffic diversion

Diversion at Mleiha Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road runs from 6am to midnight

The diversion will be in effect from 6am until midnight to allow infrastructure works to be completed and improve traffic flow in the area, the authority said.

UAE issues six tips for safer summer driving nationwide

Motorists urged to follow traffic laws to reduce summer road accidents

Motorists were advised to take regular breaks during long journeys to avoid fatigue, which can impair concentration and reaction times.

New RTA road changes cut traffic congestion by 30%

Additional lane and two U-turns on Latifa bint Hamdan Street improve traffic flow

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced peak-hour congestion by adding more lanes on Latifa bint Hamdan Street in Dubai.

Dubai expands driving licence eye test centres

RTA expands approved testing network by 30% to 434 centres across Dubai as demand surges

RTA records 854,213 electronically submitted eye test transactions during the first six months of 2026.

Sharjah widens traffic diversions for road upgrades

Diversions support Al Taawun Tunnel, Al Khan Road and Etihad Rail access projects

Phased closures, new intersections aim to boost safety and future traffic capacity.

How Dubai Metro emerges as city’s favourite ride

Metro remains the backbone of mobility as RTA accelerates Blue and Gold Lines

Dubai Metro remains the most popular mode of commuting in the city.

Dubai Police trains over 70 GN news boys on road safety

Interactive programme highlights safe practices, reinforces compliance with traffic laws

The awareness session, held at the Gulf News premises on July 27, has been led by an officer from the Traffic Awareness Department

Watch: How are the Dubai Metro Blue Line tunnels built?

A massive 2,000-tonne TBM is carving tunnels up to 35 metres below International City

Watch: Dubai Metro Blue Line tunnels take shape beneath the city

Dubai cuts travel times on key roads by 20%

Road capacity rises by up to 33 per cent after RTA adds lanes and upgrades key junctions

Dubai RTA cuts journey times by 20 per cent on Ras Al Khor and Al Khail roads

Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Where delays are building up

Drivers urged to plan extra time, stay cautious during peak Dubai-Sharjah traffic

Commuters warned of delays as slow traffic, minor accidents hit key routes

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