Dubai RTA launches major traffic overhaul across eight key locations

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has kicked off a major programme of traffic improvements across eight strategic locations as part of its 2026 mobility plan. The initiative, which forms part of more than 45 planned enhancements, is designed to improve road efficiency, streamline traffic flow, and boost safety for all road users amid the city’s growing population and rising vehicle numbers.

The works cover Emirates Road from Sharjah to Wadi Al Amardi Street; Umm Amara Street from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Wasl Street; Jebel Ali–Lehbab Street; the area near Al Jaddaf Metro Station between Sama Al Jaddaf and Al Jaddaf Waterfront; Al Na’ayat Street in Al Barsha 1; Al Maktoum School in Al Satwa; the intersection of Al Ittihad and Al Quds Streets; and Sheikh Rashid Street near Grand Hyatt Dubai towards Bur Dubai.

Once complete, RTA expects the projects to reduce congestion and shorten journey times by 15–30%, enhancing daily mobility and strengthening road network efficiency in these critical areas.

The upgrades include widening select streets from one to two lanes, converting roundabouts into signalised intersections, building new links to improve connectivity between main roads and nearby residential or commercial areas, and implementing at-grade upgrades. Additional parking will be provided at schools and key facilities, alongside comprehensive traffic safety measures to ensure secure mobility for all users.

RTA’s traffic enhancements follow a structured methodology. Continuous monitoring, traffic studies, and data analysis identify congestion hotspots, while control centres track real-time road conditions and field teams assess sites to recommend solutions. This integrated approach ensures that improvements deliver tangible results, easing peak-hour traffic and supporting safer, smoother journeys across the emirate.