RTA cuts some Dubai traffic by 60 per cent after 50 areas upgraded
The t-word is a regular topic in Dubai, but things look to be getting better…
If you’re reading this, traffic is likely a daily occurrence in your life. But good news, things do seem to be getting better. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says it has slashed traffic by 60 per cent in some areas after a series of traffic upgrades to 50 locations. Hussain Al Banna, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, said: “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.
“Additionally, these enhancements have increased road capacity by up to 20 per cent in several areas.”
Dubai traffic has long been a hot topic in the city
Areas improved include Beirut Street, improvements to the intersection of Al Khawaneej Street with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street and expansion of traffic movement from Al Rabat Street to Business Bay Crossing. There has also been an expansion of the exit from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Street to Al Rabat Street, plus a new route from Al Khail Street to Meydan Street.
Al Banna continued: “The Authority has implemented 8 traffic works covering more than 37 schools in various areas of Dubai in 2024. These projects included expanding the roads surrounding schools, providing additional parking spaces, improving entrances and exits, in addition to implementing traffic diversions aimed at reducing traffic congestion and waiting queues, which led to improving traffic flow during peak times by 20 per cent.”
These traffic enhancements form a key component of RTA’s long-term mobility strategy, underscoring its commitment to continuous road development. The improvements support the leadership’s vision of positioning #Dubai as the world’s best city for living and mobility.
“The traffic… pic.twitter.com/p9HgXPbmIe— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 9, 2025
Schools improved include Kings School on Umm Suqeim Road, International School of Choueifat and Dubai College on Hessa Street.
Al Banna added: “The Authority is preparing to complete and implement more than 75 traffic improvements in a number of vital areas in the Emirate of Dubai during 2025, including the expansion and development of vital intersections, the implementation of a number of entrances and exits in residential and commercial areas, in addition to a package of rapid traffic solutions in a number of school areas, stressing the continuity of work to enhance Dubai’s position as one of the best cities in the world in terms of quality infrastructure and easy and sustainable mobility.”
