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Time Out Dubai
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out Dubai
18 recently completed Dubai traffic projects and how they're saving you time
Dubai is a city that's constantly changing and expanding, with cool new projects and things to do launching all the time. With so much going on, it's no wonder that the population continues to grow. The emirate is growing so quickly that Dubai traffic can sometimes struggle to keep up with all the growth. But the Roads and Transport Authority has been hard at work on road projects that make getting around the city easier. You may like: 36 major traffic improvement projects coming soon to Dubai Since the start of 2025, the RTA has completed a whole raft of projects that cut travel times, expand road capacity and cut down on congestion. We've pulled out some of the most important recently completed projects below. Al Wasl Street junction (Credit: Supplied) Located at the intersection connecting Umm Suqeim 1 and 2 with Al Manara and Al Safa 2, the works have increased capacity by 50 percent. Adding a new lane heading from Al Manara Street towards Sheikh Zayed Road, a new U-turn lane has also been introduced in the same direction. Increasing the number of lanes to three, the works have already improved traffic flow and reduced waiting times by up to 30 percent. Lanes expanded on Sheikh Zayed Road Credit: Canva Pro In a bid to boost road capacity and efficiency, the RTA introduced three key improvements on Sheikh Zayed Road back in January. These upgrades ease congestion and speed up traffic flow, especially around some of the busiest entry and exit points. The RTA extended the merging distances between Umm Al Sheif Street and Al Manara Street in the direction of Abu Dhabi and added an extra lane towards Al Manara. This meant a 30 percent increase in vehicle capacity in that direction. Near the Shangri-La Hotel, the merging distance between the service road entry and the exit leading to Al Safa Street and Dubai Mall was expanded. Merging distance was also extended between Al Marabi Street and Al Manara Street in the direction of Abu Dhabi. New lane at Financial Centre Metro Station The RTA's traffic enhancement project has improved flow on Sheikh Zayed Road near Financial Centre Metro Station (Credit: RTA) The RTA added a new lane at the service road near the Financial Centre Metro Station towards Abu Dhabi in March, with the number of lanes increased from three to four. It means that road capacity has been boosted by 25 percent and is now capable of accommodating 3,200 vehicles per hour, up from 2,400 vehicles. The addition of the lane will mean reduced congestion, less queuing, improved traffic flow and journey times cut from five minutes to just two minutes. This road is considered a key arterial roadway in Dubai, which is used every day for business and daily commutes. New bridge at Jumeirah Street The RTA has opened a new bridge as part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project (Credit: RTA) Jumeirah Street Bridge opened in April as part of the fourth phase of the Dhs3 billion Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The bridge extends 4.8 kilometres from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. It features two lanes and can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour across a distance of 985 metres in the direction of the Infinity Bridge. Journey times have been significantly reduced on the road by a whopping 67 percent – from 12 minutes down to four minutes. 1km service road added near Hatta (Credit: RTA) The 1km service road, opened in March, runs parallel to the main Dubai-Hatta Road, linking the Hatta Souq Roundabout with the primary route. It improves access for visitors and shoppers heading to Hatta Souq and allows for movement between the roundabout and the entrance to the Mafut area in both directions. Road improvements will mean faster journeys in the direction of Hatta and Oman as well as a smoother daily experience for locals and visitors. Journey times cut in Al Barsha Major road improvements have been completed in Al Barsha (Credit: RTA) Journey times have been cut from five minutes down to just one minute in some areas of Al Barsha following the completion of several roadworks in April. The RTA has carried out a series of work that improves the road network, enhances traffic safety across main and internal roads, and improves infrastructure within residential areas. Key improvements include the construction of four exit and entry points on Street 34 in Al Barsha South 1. These points will bring journey times down from five minutes to less than a minute for inbound and outbound traffic, according to the authority. And a new U-turn has also been put in place at Street 34 and Al Hadaeq Street, which has also seen journey times reduced from five minutes to just one minute. Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project completed in Bur Dubai The Roads and Transport Authority inaugurates the fifth and final bridge as part of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project. With this milestone, RTA has completed all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai, ensuring… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 11, 2025 Stretching from the Al Garhoud Bridge towards Port Rashid all the way to the Infinity Bridge and Waterfront Souk, traffic flow is expected to be much smoother from now on following the completion of the Shindagha Corridor project in Bur Dubai. Five bridges were constructed as part of the project, with the final one completed in May. As a result of these bridges, travel time has been cut from a total of 104 minutes to just 16 minutes in the notoriously busy Shindagha Corridor on the Bur Dubai side. The full project will be completed following the conclusion of work in Deira. Flyover at Dubai Investment Park to make way for Etihad Rail افتتحت #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات بالتعاون مع قطارات الاتحاد، المطور والمشغل لشبكة السكك الحديدية الوطنية في دولة الإمارات، تقاطعاً مجسراً محكوماً بإشارة ضوئية بطول 1.8كم وبسعة ثلاث مسارات، لخدمة الحركة المرورية من وإلى مجمع دبي للاستثمار على شارع اليلايس. كما يوفر الجسر حركة… — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 26, 2025 Located in Dubai Investment Park, the RTA completed construction of a new flyover in April to allow both vehicles and rail to operate at the same time. The 1.8km stretch connects both Dubai Investment Park and Al Yalayis Road, with traffic passing overhead and trains underneath. The three-signal flyover also has a right-hand turn for those exiting towards Emirates Road, which should ease traffic in the area. New Ras Al Khor exit (Credit: Dubai Media Office) A new exit that will cut travel time by over 50 percent towards Ras Al Khor Road opened early in August. Open to vehicles travelling from Financial Centre Street near the Bu Kadra Interchange, the improvements are some of a series happening in the Ras Al Khor area. Bordering several major developments and industrial areas, peak hour travel time on the road should be reduced by an impressive 54 percent. 800-metre tunnel at Umm Suqeim (Credit: RTA) Part of the ongoing Umm Suqeim Street development, the new RTA tunnel boosts the street's road capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. The 800-metre-long underpass has been built at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street with Al Barsha South Street, near Kings' School. A signalised surface-level intersection has also been constructed. The new tunnel reduces travel time between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road by 61 percent from 9.7 minutes to 3.8 minutes. It serves several residential and development communities in Dubai, which have a combined population exceeding one million people. These areas include Al Barsha South 1, 2 and 3, Dubai Hills, Arjan and Dubai Science Park. Five improvements at Mall of the Emirates Mall of the Emirates (Credit: Mall of the Emirates) In March, the RTA revealed five improvements has improved getting in and out of Mall of the Emirates. Al Sabt Street has now been upgraded from a one-way street to a two-way street with two lanes travelling in each direction. An extra lane has been added to Al Barsha 2 Street leading to Mall of the Emirates Bus Station which now means that there are two lanes in each direction. Recent expansion works have also meant that three traffic signals have had to be adjusted to allow traffic to move more smoothly. Street lighting has also been enhanced to improve the visibility on both lanes in the roads surrounding Mall of the Emirates. This was done by redistributing lampposts and upgrading lighting units. New pedestrian pathways and a dedicated bicycle lane have also been put in place to allow more accessibility to the mall. Three improvements in Business Bay (Credit: Supplied) Three major traffic improvements were rolled out in Business Bay back in June. As part of the upgrades, the street parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road was converted from a two-lane, two-way road into a one-way dual roadway, with updated signage and road markings. Designed to increase traffic flow, the works have now increased capacity by 100 percent along the road. A 100-metre-long storage lane was added at the intersection of Al Mustaqbal Street with Al Khaleej Al Tejari 1 Street to increase right-turn capacity towards First Al Khail Street by up to 50 percent. Finally, the RTA confirmed it has also expanded the entrance to the bridge on Al Mustaqbal Street over the canal in the direction of First Al Khail Street from one lane to two, doubling its capacity. More news in Dubai Dubai's 4-day work week is ending soon — here's what's changing There are only a few weeks left The next UAE public holiday is in one month Here's what you need to know Dubai is going cashless: This is what it means for you Say goodbye to coins and notes
CairoScene
12-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
RTA Completes Sheikh Rashid-Al Mina Interchange, Reducing Travel Time
Dubai's RTA has finished the Al Shindagha Corridor on the Bur Dubai side, easing traffic with a final bridge at Sheikh Rashid and Al Mina. May 12, 2025 The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced the completion of all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on the Bur Dubai side. This infrastructure initiative aims to enhance traffic flow between Al Garhoud Bridge and Infinity Bridge. A significant milestone was achieved with the opening of the fifth and final bridge at the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street. The Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is a comprehensive development covering 13 kilometers along key routes such as Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street. The project involves the construction of multiple bridges and the development of 15 intersections, aiming to serve approximately one million residents. The initiative is expected to reduce travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030, resulting in significant time savings and improved traffic efficiency. This development is part of Dubai's broader efforts to enhance transportation infrastructure and accommodate the city's growing population and urban expansion.
What's On
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
This new bridge in Dubai will reduce travel time by 67 per cent
RTA has inaugurated a new bridge that could ease Dubai traffic flow… A new bridge was inaugurated by the RTA this past week and will reportedly cut down travel time by 67 per cent. The bridge, connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge, is the latest opening in a series of extensions being added to the road network of Dubai in a bid to combat perhaps the most pressing problem of now – traffic and congestion. The bridge spans 985 metres and features two lanes that can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. This new diversion will significantly reduce traffic and congestion in the area, and cut down travel times, from 12 minutes to 4 minutes for motorists traveling from Jumeirah Street towards Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DubaiMediaOffice (@dubaimediaoffice) This bridge is part of Phase 4 of a larger project of the construction of five bridges totalling 3.1 km, with a combined capacity of 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. The second quarter of 2025 is expected to see the completion of another 780-metre, three-lane bridge connecting Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. You might also like Dubai set to build the one of the world's thinnest residential towers The Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is split into 5 phases. Several roadworks have already been completed, with RTA having completed 90 per cent of Phase 4 of the project, This phase also includes the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project. Phase 5 is yet to be announced The corridor extends 4.8 kilometres from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. The aim of the project is to improve connectivity between Deira and Bur Dubai while also connecting upcoming major developments, including Dubai Islands, Deira Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, and Port Rashid. Once completed, the corridor will benefit about one million residents, according to the RTA, and significantly reducing travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030. The project is designed to enhance road safety standards while delivering an estimated Dh45 billion in economic benefits over the next 20 years. @rta_dubai Images: RTA
Time Out Dubai
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out Dubai
RTA opens new Jumeirah Street Bridge as part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has opened a game-changing new bridge as part of a major transport project. A new Jumeirah Street Bridge has opened which will significantly reduce journey times and improve traffic flow in the surrounding area. The newly opened bridge is part of the fourth phase of the Dhs3 billion Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The bridge extends 4.8 kilometres from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. It features two lanes and can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour across a distance of 985 metres in the direction of the Infinity Bridge. Journey times have been significantly reduced on the road by a whopping 67 percent – from 12 minutes down to four minutes. To improve traffic flow in the area, #RTA has opened a major bridge facilitating movement from Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street towards Infinity Bridge. The new two-lane bridge, measuring 985 metres in length, can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. This development is… — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 19, 2025 The bridge provides reduced travel times for motorists by allowing uninterrupted traffic flow without the need to stop at traffic signals. Phase four of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement will also include five additional bridges totalling 3.1 kilometres in length and will be capable of accommodating up to 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. This section of the long-running transport project will cover 4.8 kilometres of road enhancements, along with upgrades to key surface intersections on Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Street. There will also be two pedestrian bridges coming soon as part of the plans. One bridge will be on Sheikh Rashid Road and another on Al Mina Street. Later in 2025 we can expect a 780-metre three-lane bridge to connect Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. Once operational, it will support up to 4,800 vehicles per hour. In other Dubai news Dubai's Mall of the Emirates to undergo huge expansion — here's what to expect You're going to see some big changes A second headliner has been announced for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix It was written In The Stars Inside Etihad Rail: This is what it's like to travel on UAE's new train Spoiler alert: we're impressed
Hi Dubai
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hi Dubai
RTA Opens New Bridge from Jumeirah to Infinity Bridge, Cuts Travel Time by 67%
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a crucial new bridge linking Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street, enhancing direct access to the Infinity Bridge. The 985-metre bridge, featuring two lanes and a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour, is part of Phase 4 of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. Spanning 4.8 kilometres, Phase 4 stretches from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. The new bridge plays a vital role in improving traffic flow along this busy corridor. By enabling uninterrupted traffic movement and eliminating the need to stop at signals, the bridge slashes travel time from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge by 67%—from 12 minutes to just 4 minutes. The wider Phase 4 works also include five additional bridges totalling 3.1 kilometres, designed to handle 19,400 vehicles per hour, and major road upgrades along Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Street. Two pedestrian bridges are also planned to improve safety and accessibility. RTA reaffirmed its commitment to aligning with Dubai's leadership vision by addressing the city's growing urban and traffic demands through infrastructure that supports smoother mobility. Looking ahead, another key milestone is set for Q2 2025: the completion of a 780-metre, three-lane bridge connecting Infinity Bridge to Al Wasl Street via Al Mina Street. This upcoming structure will accommodate up to 4,800 vehicles per hour, further enhancing Dubai's road network efficiency. News Source: Emirates News Agency
