RTA to improve 40 Dubai locations this summer
The RTA has announced it will be making traffic improvements in 40 different locations throughout the emirate, which will take place between June and September 2025.
Covering 22 major streets, nine school zones, five development areas and a series of internal roads, the hope is to reduce journey times and reduce congestion.
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The first phase will include traffic enhancements at 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.
There will be also be a series of changes made to Al Meydan Street, Al Sa'ada Street, Al Asayel Street, and the junction of Al Wasl Street with Al Manara Street.
#RTA commenced a series of traffic improvements across 40 key locations in the Emirate, scheduled for implementation between June and September 2025. The works will cover 22 major streets, 9 school zones, more than 5 development areas, and several internal roads in Tolerance… pic.twitter.com/6NTgkXnp7h
— RTA (@rta_dubai) June 8, 2025
Works will also be carries out in nine school zones, with upgrades to be made at the Al Warqa 1 school complex as well as an additional bus entrance at GEMS School in Al Warqa 3.
Entry and exit points will be widened around The English College in Al Safa and a new pedestrian crossing will be introduced on Al Seedaf Street in Al Barsha to reduce peak time congestion.
The RTA also announced traffic solutions at five major development zone, including a direct access route to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, upgrades to Al Mustaqbal 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.
Finally, you'll see a series of internal roadworks appear in Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, Jebel Ali Industrial 1, Nad Al Sheba, and Al Warqa, as well as new pavements in Al Quoz Creative Zone.
The works are the latest in a huge series of traffic projects across the city to improve travel times and congestion.
From major developments to smaller works, you can read all about all of the ongoing projects here.
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