UAE traffic alert: Delays expected at key Dubai streets, RTA advises alternative routes

Commuters are advised to plan ahead for smoother journeys

Last updated: June 01, 2025 | 18:37

Lekshmy Pavithran, Assistant Online Editor

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The RTA has also advised motorists to plan and use alternative routes during these times.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a reminder to motorists about expected delays at the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street due to scheduled road maintenance.

According to an RTA social media post, commuters should anticipate traffic delays from 1:00 am on Friday, 30 May 2025, until 5:00 am on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.

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Expected delays at Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street:

Start: 1:00 am, Friday, May 30
End: 5:00 am, Tuesday, June 3
Reason: Scheduled road maintenance works

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Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance, follow directional signs carefully, and use alternative routes to avoid congestion. Suggested detours include:

Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street
Kuwait Street
Jumeirah Street
2nd of December Street