Dubai commences traffic upgrades at 40 key locations over summer
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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a comprehensive set of traffic enhancements across 40 key locations in the emirate, with work scheduled between June and September 2025, the authority announced.
The programme, timed to coincide with the summer holiday to minimise disruption, aims to improve traffic flow, road safety, and connectivity amid Dubai's continued urban expansion and economic growth.
The upgrades will span 22 major streets, nine school zones, over five development areas and internal roads in Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, and Nad Al Sheba.
The primary goal is to improve journey
List of traffic upgrades RTA will carry out during summer
Major roads targeted in the next phase include:
Jumeirah Village Circle (towards Hessa Street)
Ras Al Khor Road
Al Thanya Street
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
Al Meydan Street
Al Sa'ada Street
Al Asayel Street
Al Wasl Street junction with Al Manara Street
School zone enhancements at nine strategic sites will include:
Upgrades to Al Warqa 1 school complex
Additional bus entrance at GEMS School, Al Warqa 3
Widened access points at The English College, Al Safa 1 (Sheikh Zayed Road)
Signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Al Seedaf Street, Al Barsha 1
— RTA (@rta_dubai)
Development zone traffic solutions include:
Direct access to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
Upgrades to Al Mustaqbal Street (Brookfield) for residential access
Connectivity between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street via Al Marabea' Street
Enhancements at Nad Al Hamar junction near Lootah Mosque
New parking facilities at Zayed Educational Complex, Oud Al Muteena 1
Internal road upgrades will cover:
Tolerance District
Al Khawaneej 2
Jebel Ali Industrial 1
Nad Al Sheba
Al Warqa
New walkways will also be built in the Al Quoz Creative Zone to enhance pedestrian movement and safety.
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