Dubai traffic enhancements target 40 locations this summer

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has kicked off a major traffic improvement plan across 40 key locations in the city.

The works, which run from June through September 2025, aim to ease congestion, boost safety and improve connectivity across the emirate.

Upgrades will span 22 major roads, nine school zones and several fast-developing areas, including Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2 and Nad Al Sheba. The RTA says the work is being scheduled during the summer holiday to minimize disruption for drivers.

The next phase will cover key locations such as Jumeirah Village Circle towards Hessa Street, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Thanya Street, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street.

Additional improvements will be made to Al Meydan Street, Al Sa’ada Street, Al Asayel Street, and the junction of Al Wasl Street with Al Manara Street.

Special focus is being given to school zones. Enhancements include safer crossings and better traffic flow at schools in Al Warqa, Al Safa and Al Barsha - helping to ease congestion during busy pickup and drop-off times.

This includes upgrades at the Al Warqa 1 school complex, the construction of an additional bus entrance at GEMS School in Al Warqa 3, the widening of access and exit points around The English College in Al Safa 1 on Sheikh Zayed Road, and the installation of a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Al Seedaf Street in Al Barsha 1.

The RTA is also addressing traffic needs in five major development zones, providing direct access routes, upgraded streets and improved road links to support Dubai’s growing communities and labour accommodations.

This includes the construction of a direct access route to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, upgrades to Al Mustaqbal Street (Brookfield) for improved access to newly developed residential communities, better connectivity between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street via Al Marabea' Street, and enhancements at Nad Al Hamar junction near Lootah Mosque.

Additionally, new parking facilities will be developed to serve Zayed Educational Complex in Oud Al Muteena 1.

Internal roadwork will also continue in several residential and industrial areas (Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, Jebel Ali Industrial 1, Nad Al Sheba, and Al Warqa), with new pedestrian walkways set to enhance safety in the Al Quoz Creative Zone.

The RTA says the upgrades are part of its broader strategy to support Dubai’s urban growth and economic momentum by ensuring smoother, safer, and more efficient transport for all.

RTA Launches Traffic Enhancements in 40 Locations Across Dubai This Summer. The works will cover 22 major streets, 9 school zones, more than 5 development areas, and several internal roads in Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, and Nad Al Sheba. pic.twitter.com/KmXdcBx3wE

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