Dubai: Travel Time Cut By 60% At E311, SZR With Traffic Upgrades Across 50 Locations In 2024

Hussain Al Banna, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency at Dubai's Roads and transport Authority (RTA), highlighted the impact of these initiatives:“The traffic solutions implemented in 2024 have had a significant impact on enhancing road network efficiency, improving vehicle flow, and reducing travel times by up to 60 per cent at various locations throughout Dubai."

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"Additionally, these enhancements have increased road capacity by up to 20 per cent in several areas,” he added.

Hussain Al Banna

RTA's recent projects have focused on major road expansions, intersection upgrades, and school zone improvements.

One of the most impactful projects was the extension of Exit 55 leading to Al Rebat Street , where the number of lanes was increased from two to three. This expansion by 600 metres boosted road capacity to 4,500 vehicles per hour and cut travel times from 10 minutes to just 4 minutes - a 60 per cent improvement.

Additionally, in Nad Al Sheba, RTA introduced a new entry and exit from Meydan Street and converted two intersections at Latifa Bint Hamdan Street and Nad Al Sheba Street into a roundabout. These enhancements streamlined traffic movement and improved accessibility to the area, further reducing congestion.

"Key locations that underwent enhancements include the widening of Beirut Street, upgrades at the intersection of Al Khawaneej Street and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street, lane expansions from Al Rebat Street to Business Bay Crossing, the expansion of the exit from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Al Rebat Street, and the creation of a new route linking Al Khail Road to Meydan Street," Al Bana added.

In 2024, RTA also completed eight school traffic improvement projects , covering more than 37 schools across Dubai.

"These projects included widening roads around school zones, creating additional parking spaces, enhancing entry and exit points, and introducing traffic diversions to alleviate congestion and minimise waiting times. As a result, peak-hour traffic flow improved by 20 per cent," he added.

Notable schools benefiting from these enhancements include Kings' School on Umm Suqeim Street, The International School of Choueifat - Dubai, and Dubai College on Hessa Street, along with institutions in Al Safa, Al Warqa 4, Al Qusais, Al Mizhar, Nad Al Sheba, and Al Twar 2. These improvements have enhanced road efficiency and traffic safety while reducing travel times in school zones, ensuring a safer and smoother commuting experience for students, parents, and schoolgoers.

Building on these improvements, RTA plans to implement over 75 additional traffic improvement projects in 2025.

"The planned enhancements include expanding and upgrading major intersections, constructing new entry and exit points in residential and commercial areas, and introducing a series of rapid traffic solutions in school zones. We will continue to strengthen Dubai's position as one of the world's leading cities in infrastructure quality, seamless mobility, and sustainable transportation," concluded Al Banna.