Dubai commences traffic upgrades at 40 key locations over summer

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 times, road safety, and connectivity between residential, educational, and development zones.

List of traffic upgrades RTA will carry out during summer

Major roads targeted in the next phase include:

1. Jumeirah Village Circle (towards Hessa Street)
2. Ras Al Khor Road
3. Al Thanya Street
4. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
5. Al Meydan Street
6. Al Sa’ada Street
7. Al Asayel Street
8. Al Wasl Street junction with Al Manara Street

School zone enhancements at nine strategic sites will include:

1. Upgrades to Al Warqa 1 school complex
2. Additional bus entrance at GEMS School, Al Warqa 3
3. Widened access points at The English College, Al Safa 1 (Sheikh Zayed Road)
4. Signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Al Seedaf Street, Al Barsha 1

#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

Development zone traffic solutions include:

1. Direct access to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
2. Upgrades to Al Mustaqbal Street (Brookfield) for residential access
3. Connectivity between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street via Al Marabea’ Street
4. Enhancements at Nad Al Hamar junction near Lootah Mosque
5. New parking facilities at Zayed Educational Complex, Oud Al Muteena 1

Internal road upgrades will cover:

1. Tolerance District
2. Al Khawaneej 2
3. Jebel Ali Industrial 1
4. Nad Al Sheba
5. Al Warqa

New walkways will also be built in the Al Quoz Creative Zone to enhance pedestrian movement and safety.