Dubai traffic to ease, RTA to improve Ras Al Khor Road turn towards Al Meydan Street intersection

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made some enhancements for the traffic coming from Ras Al Khor towards Al Meydan Street Interchange, which will lead to a 50 percent increase in vehicle capacity from 1,800 to 2,700 per hour.

The works include widening the right turn for vehicles coming from Ras Al Khor towards Al Meydan Street Interchange by increasing the number of lanes from two to three. This improvement, scheduled for completion on August 10, will enhance traffic flow between Ras Al Khor Industrial Area and Nad Al Sheba, and facilitate the movement of vehicles heading towards Al Meydan Street Intersection and the surrounding areas.

This improvement will also play a major role in enhancing the travel experience for vehicles heading towards Business Bay, Ghadeer Al Tair, Al Quoz, Al Safa, and the development projects surrounding these areas.

The improvements reflect RTA’s ongoing commitment to keeping pace with the accelerating urban development and population growth witnessed across the emirate. Through the continuous enhancement of road infrastructure and the broader transport network, RTA aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce travel times, alleviate congestion, and enhance road safety for all users.

RTA is delivering these traffic improvements under a strategic plan that is regularly reviewed and updated. Roads selected for enhancement are identified based on four key inputs analysed concurrently: traffic studies, control centre, public feedback, and field monitoring conducted by RTA’s operational teams.