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Arabian Business
03-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai unveils major Al Wasl Road upgrade: 15km development to cut travel times in half and boost capacity
The RTA is set to transform travel on Dubai's Al Wasl Road with new tunnels, wider roads and faster journey times. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an integrated project to upgrade Al Wasl Road. The initiative also aims to address urban expansion, accommodate population growth, and enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors. Al Wasl Road Dubai traffic plan The development spans 15 km, from the intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to the junction with 2nd December Street in Dubai. It includes the upgrade of six intersections, comprising enhancements to one junction and the construction of five tunnels totalling 3.85km. The street will be widened from two to three lanes in each direction. The project is expected to reduce travel times along Al Wasl Road by 50 per cent and increase capacity from 8,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, said: 'Al Wasl Road Development Project forms part of a master plan developed by the RTA to upgrade the road network in the area, which also includes enhancements to Umm Suqeim and Al Safa Streets. 'These projects are designed with a focus on creative and aesthetic elements, incorporating dedicated pedestrian walkways, cycling tracks, boulevards, and vibrant urban public spaces that promote community interaction. 'The plan also features decorative landscaping and the creation of dynamic urban environments. The project serves a vital district that offers a broad array of modern tourism and lifestyle destinations, including beaches, luxury hotels, fine dining venues, and residential neighbourhoods, home to over one million residents'. The project involves the development of Al Wasl Road from its intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to its junction with 2nd December Street, spanning a total length of 15 km. The street will be widened from two to three lanes in each direction. It also includes the upgrade of six intersections along Dubai's Al Wasl Road, specifically at: Al Thanya Al Manara Umm Al Sheif Umm Amara Al Orouba Al Safa Streets This will be achieved through the construction of five tunnels with a total length of 3.85km. Al Tayer said: 'The intersection with Al Thanya Street will undergo improvements, while a unidirectional tunnel will be constructed at the intersection with Al Manara Street. This tunnel will consist of three lanes and branch into two separate routes: two lanes from Sheikh Zayed Road to Jumeirah Street, and two lanes from Sheikh Zayed Road to Umm Suqeim Street, with a total capacity of 4,500 vehicles per hour. 'The project also includes a tunnel on Umm Al Sheif Street, comprising two lanes in the direction from Sheikh Zayed Road to Jumeirah Street. This tunnel will be 750m long and will accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. 'In addition, a tunnel will be constructed at the intersection of Al Wasl Road with Umm Amara Street, featuring two lanes in each direction, with a total length of 700m and a combined capacity of 6,400 vehicles per hour'. The project includes the construction of a unidirectional tunnel at the intersection of Al Wasl Road with Al Orouba Street, heading towards Jumeirah Street. The tunnel will be 625m long, with two lanes and a capacity of 1,400 vehicles per hour. It also entails the construction of a tunnel at the intersection of Al Wasl Road with Al Safa Street, measuring 750 metres in length and featuring two lanes in each direction, with an estimated total capacity of 6,400 vehicles per hour. Al Tayer added: 'The project will also convert the Al Satwa roundabout into a signalised junction and implement surface-level enhancements at five intersections along Jumeirah Street, including upgrades to the traffic signal control system.' upgrade of Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to its junction with Al Khail Road. Once complete, this upgrade will increase the street's capacity from 12,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. It will also improve traffic flow and reduce travel time along the stretch between Jumeirah Street and Al Khail Road, from 20 minutes to just 6 minutes. The corridor serves a wide range of residential and development zones, with an estimated population exceeding two million residents. The project also encompasses the development of six intersections along Umm Suqeim Street at: Jumeirah Street Al Wasl Road Sheikh Zayed Road First Al Khail Road Al Asayel Street Al Khail Road It includes the construction of four bridges and three tunnels, totalling 4.1km in length. A tunnel will be built at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street with Jumeirah Street, comprising two lanes in each direction, along with a signalised surface-level junction. Another tunnel will be constructed at the intersection with Al Wasl Road, featuring two lanes in the direction from Sheikh Zayed Road to Jumeirah Street, while maintaining seamless surface-level flow towards Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The project also includes the construction of two bridges at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street with Sheikh Zayed Road, designed to eliminate traffic weaving and overlap at the existing junction. As part of our master plan to upgrade #Dubai 's road network, #RTA has announced an integrated project to upgrade Al Wasl Street, covering Umm Suqeim and Al Safa Streets. The development spans from the intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to the junction with 2nd December Street.… — RTA (@rta_dubai) June 3, 2025 Additionally, a tunnel will be built at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street with First Al Khail Road to facilitate traffic flow from Al Barsha towards Sheikh Zayed Road, accompanied by surface-level enhancements at the intersection. The project further involves the addition of a new lane on Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with First Al Khail Road to Al Asayel Street, increasing the total to four lanes in each direction. Moreover, two elevated ramps will be constructed at the intersection with Al Khail Road: The first will connect Al Khail Road to the Al Quoz Industrial Area The second will facilitate traffic movement from Umm Suqeim Street to Al Khail Road in the direction of Deira The RTA is currently undertaking the development of Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with Al Khail Road to its junction with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, extending further to the intersection with Emirates Road. The scope of work includes the upgrade of the intersection with Al Barsha South through the construction of an 800-metre tunnel featuring four lanes in each direction, alongside a signalised surface-level intersection. The project also involves the upgrade of major intersections along Al Qudra Road—starting from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passing through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and continuing to Emirates Road. This phase includes the development of several intersections, the construction of bridges totalling 2,700 metres in length, and the upgrade and widening of the existing street along an 11.6 km stretch.
Khaleej Times
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Motorists to expect delays on parts of Al Khail Road
Motorists can expect delays on a stretch of First Al Khail Road during Tuesday morning, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announced. The delays are due to ongoing road works being carried out by the Dubai Municipality on the stretch of the highway between Umm Suqeim Street and Latifa Bint Hamdan Street. Drivers have been advised to taking alternative routes. These roads include Al Asayel Street and Sheikh Zayed Road. Dubai
Khaleej Times
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Dubai RTA announces partial closure of Al Ittihad Road in both directions on June 1
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a partial closure of Al Ittihad Road in both directions on Sunday, June a. The closure will affect three out of five lanes between Dubai and Sharjah, from 12 midnight until 10am, due to scheduled road works.
Khaleej Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: New access from MBZ Road to Al Warqa to cut travel time to 3.5 minutes
A new entry and exit point to Al Warqa area from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is set to open next week, which will reduce travel time from 20 minutes to just 3.5 minutes. The new additions will increase road capacity by 5,000 vehicles per hour. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the completion of the entry and exit points on Thursday, May 29. The RTA had announced the project in October 2024. The new entry and exit points will slash travel time by a staggering 80%. The distance of key trips will also be cut significantly, from to only 1.5km. See the map below: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Meanwhile, the Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project aimed at easing congestion and reducing travel time between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is nearing completion. The project, which is being developed at a cost of Dh332 million, will include an 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction. Traffic improvement works The RTA has also completed traffic improvement works on Street 13 in Al Warqa 1, which will particularly benefit residents and schoolgoers. These upgrades are part of a broader internal road development initiative spanning approximately 8km, designed to streamline traffic flow. Upgrades are also underway in Al Warqa 3 and 4, where internal roadworks include paving, pedestrian walkways, parking spaces, and more than 23km of cycling tracks aimed at encouraging alternative modes of transport. In Al Warqa 1, the next phase will see the conversion of roundabouts into signalised intersections equipped with smart traffic lights. This change is projected to boost traffic efficiency by up to 30%, with completion expected by the end of the year. New parking spaces RTA has already implemented enhancements around key educational institutions in Al Warqa 4, including the School of Research Science and GEMS Royal Dubai School. These include 150 new parking spaces and improved access points, which have reduced congestion in school zones by an estimated 35% to 50%. Further developments have been completed to support the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment project in Al Warqa 4, which features 136 new residential villas. Works included pedestrian and vehicle access infrastructure, pavements, and an integrated lighting system. A dedicated 7.4km cycling track was also constructed to promote recreational and practical cycling.
The National
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- The National
All phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on Bur Dubai side completed
The final bridge being constructed as part of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project was inaugurated today, completing all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai. This means the traffic will now flow uninterrupted from Al Garhoud Bridge to Port Rashid through Infinity Bridge and extending to the Waterfront Market. The bridge was opened by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday, state news agency Wam reported. The overall project has cut traffic along the Al Shindagha corridor, reducing travel time from 80 minutes to 12 minutes. The journey from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge now takes five minutes, while travelling from Infinity Bridge to Al Mina Street and Al Wasl Road at the 2nd December Street intersection also takes five minutes, according to the RTA. Spanning 13km, the corridor benefits one million residents and major developments, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront and Port Rashid. The project, covering Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, covers 15 intersections, 18km of bridges and tunnels, and can handle an increase of 6,400 to 24,000 vehicles an hour. Journey time has been reduced from 104 minutes to 16 minutes. Officials estimate and economic benefit of Dh45 billion over 20 years. The final bridge at the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection can accommodate 19,400 vehicles an hour. Two pedestrian bridges are included in the plan. The Falcon Intersection, at Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Mina Street, consists of three bridges and a tunnel that can accommodate 28,800 vehicles per hour. Major bridges along Al Khaleej Street and a tunnel for left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street are included in the project. The Infinity Bridge spans 295 metres and provides 12 lanes with a capacity of 24,000 vehicles an hour. It also features a three-metre-wide cycling track and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for safe vessel passage. The double-deck route extends from Infinity Bridge to Deira along Al Corniche Street, offering six lanes in each direction. The route connects to Al Khaleej Street and integrates surface roads with signalised intersections. Five bridges have been constructed to provide direct access to Dubai Islands, with a total capacity of 20,700 vehicles an hour. Currently 30 per cent complete, the 1,650-metre tunnel will connect Infinity Bridge in Deira to Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, providing three lanes in each direction with a capacity of 12,000 vehicles an hour. The RTA has launched a project to provide direct access to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai. The new bridge will span 1,425 metres over Dubai Creek, with four lanes in each direction, a pedestrian and cycling path, and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for vessel passage. The authority is leading a comprehensive road-building strategy to help ensure Dubai's infrastructure can keep pace with continued population growth. Dubai's population passed 3.5 million in 2022 and now stands at more than 3.9 million. Dubai Government is set to invest heavily in infrastructure in the years ahead as it sets its sights on growing its population to 5.8 million by 2040. In October, Dubai unveiled its largest government budget for 2025-2027, with spending of Dh272 billion. In 2025, expenditure is set at Dh86.26 billion, with 46 per cent to be spent on infrastructure, including roads, bridges, transport systems and renewable energy centres, as well as the Al Maktoum Airport development. In January, a 300-metre bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to the Mall of the Emirates was opened to ease traffic levels in one of the busiest districts of the emirate. The bridge provides direct access to the mall and aims to cut travel times in half, the RTA said at the time.
