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Dubai Metro Blue Line: RTA implements road diversion near International City

Dubai Metro Blue Line: RTA implements road diversion near International City

The Blue Line will significantly boost connectivity across nine key districts projected to accommodate over one million residents by 2040

Dubai’s RTA develops 103km of internal roads across these eight areas

RTA develops 103km of internal roads across these eight areas in Dubai

The roads include provisions for lighting, stormwater drainage, cycling tracks, and parking to improve mobility and safety

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Dubai’s new upgrades on Al Thanya Street: Details on its impact

Al Thanya Street is a major route carrying heavy traffic due to its links with Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Umm Suqeim, Umm Al Sheif, and Al Manara

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Traffic alert: Dubai’s RTA to implement a 2-month diversion on E311 from June 28

The move is part of a broader infrastructure initiative to improve rainwater and groundwater drainage and resurface roadways

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Traffic update: Dubai’s RTA completes key road upgrades in Business Bay

The RTA also expanded the entry point to the bridge on Al Mustaqbal Street over the canal, in the direction of First Al Khail Street, from one lane to two

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s new 3 lane bridge to handle 4,800 cars per hour

The bridge not only expedites the flow of traffic but also facilitates movement right from the Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street to Sheikh Rashid Road

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Video: 4 new Dubai road projects to ease traffic, add more parking spaces

These upcoming initiatives aim to enhance traffic flow at key entrances and exits in Dubai

Abu Dhabi updates restrictions on heavy vehicle movements

Abu Dhabi updates timings for heavy vehicle movement to ease traffic

Effective January 27, 2025, the updated policy restricts the movement of freight vehicles, trucks, tankers, and heavy equipment during peak hours on weekdays and Fridays

Eid Al Etihad 53: Dubai Police issues strict guidelines for public safety

Eid Al Etihad 53: Dubai Police issues strict guidelines for public safety

The Eid Al Etihad celebrations are expected to draw large crowds and heavy traffic across the emirate, making compliance with these guidelines crucial to maintaining public safety and order

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Salik’s new toll gates: here’s where you’ll start paying from Nov 24

The installation of the Business Bay and Al Safa South toll gates, both of which are strategically positioned to manage traffic flow and enhance road safety

Al Khail Road Development project completed; travel time to reduce by 30%

Al Khail Road Development project completed – travel time to reduce by 30%

The project is part of a initiative to enhance Dubai’s road network, particularly as a support corridor to major highways like Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road

Speed limits increased on Dubai's Al Amardi street image RTA X

Dubai increases speed limits on these key roads

The RTA will update traffic signs and road markings along the affected segments to ensure compliance with the new speed limits

Dubai opens 2 major bridges to ease traffic flow

Dubai just opened two huge bridges — here’s how they’ll change your commute

The Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project is part of RTA’s broader master plan to develop key east-west traffic corridors and arterial roads

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RTA completes traffic improvements at Al Safa 1 Schools Complex

The latest traffic improvements in Al Safa will impact approximately 60,000 residents of the neighbourhood

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Abu Dhabi to Dubai: Traffic diversion on Emirates Road (E11) until end of August

Dubai’s roads authority cautioned motorists of delays on the Emirates Road between the intersection of Hatta Road and Al Ain Road

RTA project to enable entry and exit points to Dubai harbour

RTA awards Dhs431m project to build entry, exit points for Dubai Harbour

The project covers the construction of a bridge of two lanes in each direction spanning 1,500 metres and accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour

Smart traffic tech helps cut Dubai journey times by 20%, says RTA

Plans are in place to expand Dubai’s Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) technology from 60 per cent to 100 per cent of the emirate’s road network

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UAE announces new federal traffic law to regulate EVs, self-driving cars

The new traffic law, aims to facilitate the broader adoption of self-driving vehicles and electric cars, keeping in line with advances in modern urban planning and sustainability efforts

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Dubai plans flexible work hours, school bus incentives to ease traffic congestion

Flexible working hours and remote working options are also being considered as part of the strategy to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours

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Dubai Police waives traffic fines incurred during UAE rains

Traffic violations incurred during last Tuesday’s heavy rainfall will be dropped

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Sharjah drops traffic fines for rain violations, issues free damage certificates

Submerged roads and rising floodwaters forced hundreds of residents to abandon their vehicles, navigating through murky waters to seek safety

New 3-lane Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project to ease traffic flow Image RTA

Dubai: New Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project to ease traffic, cut travel time

The state-of-the-art tunnel will span 1,650 metres and is designed to accommodate up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions

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Abu Dhabi announces road closures, traffic rule change

Motorists should be aware of changes to traffic movement and road closures announced by Abu Dhabi’s transport regulatory authority

RTA has inaugurated a new signalised junction at Al Majasimi intersection and Al Wasl Road, situated between Umm Suqeim Street and Al Thanya Street. Image RTA X

Dubai: Al Majasimi-Al Wasl Road upgrade to ease traffic

The widening of Al Majasimi Street from one lane to two lanes in each direction has doubled the road’s capacity to accommodate 1,200 to 2,400 cars both ways per hour

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Dubai: RTA announces Dhs700m upgrade to Al Khail Road

The project will expand the capacity of current intersections and bridges by approximately 19,600 vehicles per hour to streamline the traffic flow along Al Khail Road

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Dubai road closure: RTA warns of traffic diversion due to UAE Tour 2024

The RTA issued a statement via social media advising residents to set out early to ensure smooth travel

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DXB sees passenger traffic soar in 2023, welcomes 86.9 million travellers

DXB is poised for continued growth in 2024, with initial forecasts anticipating 88.8 million guests

Dhs400 fine confirmed on this Abu Dhabi highway

Abu Dhabi clarifies speed limit rule on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road

Motorists driving below 120km/h on the first two lanes of the four-lane highway will be fined Dhs400

RTA sets up detailed plan to help movement of visitors and delegates travel to Expo City during COP28 Image WAM RTA

Getting to COP28: RTA unveils detailed transit plan

RTA has introduced exclusive special edition nol cards for COP28 delegates

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Al Meydan Street project to reduce commute times drastically: RTA

The improvement works promises to reduce commute times as it increases street capacity from the Al Khail Street intersection to the Cyclists Club