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Arabian Business
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
RTA completes major Dubai road upgrades to slash traffic by 40% between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a series of rapid traffic improvement works to significantly enhance mobility between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road via Al Meydan Street. The enhancements, which include multiple lane expansions and increased bridge capacity, are part of more than 75 planned traffic improvement projects aimed at supporting Dubai's rapid urban and population growth. Key improvements included widening the exit from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Meydan Street from one lane to two and increasing the bridge capacity over First Al Khail Road from three to four lanes. Dubai road upgrades This upgrade benefits vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Hadiqa Street in both directions. The Exit No. (D69) from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street was also expanded from one lane to two, doubling its capacity from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour. As a result, RTA reports a 40 per cent reduction in travel time during peak hours and a 50 per cent decrease in queue lengths. In addition, the bridge over First Al Khail Road now accommodates 6,000 vehicles per hour, up from 4,500 — a 33 per cent increase. This has reduced peak-hour crossing times from seven minutes to four, improving traffic flow by approximately 40 per cent. RTA also widened the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge from one lane to two, easing congestion and cutting waiting times by more than 50 per cent, especially during midday and evening rush hours. These enhancements form part of RTA's broader sustainability and mobility strategy aimed at improving quality of life, supporting economic growth, and positioning Dubai as a global leader in seamless, future-ready infrastructure. Dubai RTA Road Upgrade Summary Improvement Details Project area Sheikh Zayed Road – Al Khail Road via Al Meydan Street Exit expansion Exit No. D69 widened from 1 lane to 2 lanes Exit capacity Increased from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles/hour Travel time (Exit D69) Reduced by up to 40% during peak times Queue length Decreased by up to 50% Bridge upgrade First Al Khail Road bridge widened from 3 to 4 lanes Bridge capacity Increased from 4,500 to 6,000 vehicles/hour (33% rise) Bridge travel time Reduced from 7 minutes to 4 minutes (≈40% reduction) Ramp expansion Surface road ramps to bridge widened from 1 to 2 lanes Congestion impact Waiting times cut by over 50% during peak hours
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Meydan Road upgrades slash traffic by 50% during peak hours
A series of road upgrades has improved connectivity between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road through Al Meydan Street, reducing vehicle queue lengths during peak hours by 50 percent. The work by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) also improved traffic flow and reduced travel times by 40 percent during the morning and evening rush hours. In November 2024, RTA had introduced the Al Safa South toll gate in the area to further decrease traffic here. The construction work included widening the exit from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Meydan Street and increasing the capacity of the bridge over First Al Khail Road to accommodate vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Hadiqa Street in both directions. Additionally, RTA also expanded the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge over First Al Khail Road, improving access for vehicles heading towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street. Double capacity The project saw the widening of exit no. D69 from one lane to two for vehicles travelling from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street. This doubled the exit's capacity from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour, thereby cutting traffic in the area. As part of broader efforts to enhance traffic flow and improve the efficiency of Dubai's road network, RTA also increased the capacity of the bridge over First Al Khail Street from three to four lanes in both directions, benefiting vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Hadiqa Street. This raised the bridge's capacity by over 33 percent from 4,500 to 6,000 vehicles per hour, and reduced peak-hour crossing times from seven minutes to four, an improvement of approximately 40 percent. Furthermore, RTA widened the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge over First Al Khail Road from one lane to two, which improved traffic flow by reducing congestion and waiting times by more than 50 percent, particularly during midday and evening peak hours. The enhancement played a key role in facilitating smoother vehicle movement between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road in both directions. These enhancements reflect RTA's continued efforts to proactively respond to the emirate's rapid urban and population growth. Through ongoing infrastructure development and road network optimisation, RTA aims to meet evolving mobility needs and support future expansion. Last week the authority unveiled a series of projects in Business Bay that eased congestion and improved the street's capacity by 100 percent. As part of its master plan, RTA aims to deliver more than 75 traffic improvement projects across key areas of the emirate in 2025.
