Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed 67 rapid traffic improvement measures across the emirate in 2025, delivering measurable gains in road efficiency, safety, and journey times as part of its wider strategy to support Dubai’s growing mobility needs.
The improvements included 46 upgrades on major arterial roads and within residential areas, 12 measures in school zones, and nine enhancements in development areas. The initiatives were designed to ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and maintain safety for all road users while aligning with Dubai’s long-term infrastructure vision.
According to the RTA, the measures led to journey time reductions of up to 45 percent in several locations and increased vehicular capacity by as much as 33 percent on selected roads. Key areas that benefited included Al Warqa’a, Al Barsha South, Nad Al Hamar, and Al Ras, along with major corridors such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Meydan Street, Emirates Road towards Sharjah, Ras Al Khor Road, and Al Wasl Street.
Notable works included widening sections of Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Meydan Bridge, expanding key exits and connecting links, and upgrading the intersection of Al Wasl Street and Al Manara Street. These changes resulted in a 50 percent increase in vehicle capacity and a significant reduction in waiting times.
In school zones, RTA delivered 12 targeted improvements serving more than 30 schools, focusing on parking, access points, and traffic calming measures to reduce congestion and enhance safety.
Looking ahead, RTA plans to implement more than 45 additional traffic improvement measures in 2026, covering intersections, residential and commercial access points, and further school zone enhancements to support efficient and sustainable urban mobility across Dubai.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
