Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a series of rapid traffic improvement measures to enhance connectivity between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road via Al Meydan Street.
The works included widening the exit from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Meydan Street from one lane to two and increasing the capacity of the bridge over First Al Khail Road from three to four lanes to accommodate vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Hadiqa Street in both directions.
Additionally, the RTA expanded the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge over First Al Khail Road from one lane to two, improving access for vehicles heading towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street.
RTA to deliver over 75 traffic improvement projects in 2025
These enhancements reflect the RTA’s continued efforts to realize the vision of the wise leadership by proactively responding to Dubai’s rapid urban and population growth. Through ongoing infrastructure development and road network optimisation, the RTA aims to meet evolving mobility needs and support future expansion.
This achievement is also part of the RTA’s master plan to deliver more than 75 traffic improvement projects across key areas of Dubai in 2025. It aligns with RTA’s strategy for sustainable development aimed at improving quality of life, enhancing community well-being and further cementing Dubai’s position as a global leader in integrated infrastructure and seamless, sustainable mobility.
The project also included widening Exit No. (D69) from one lane to two for vehicles traveling from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street. This expansion effectively doubled the exit’s capacity from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour. As a result, travel times during peak morning and evening periods were reduced by up to 40 percent, while vehicle queue lengths decreased by as much as 50 percent.
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First Al Khail Street bridge expansion raises capacity by over 33 percent
As part of broader efforts to enhance traffic flow and improve the efficiency of Dubai’s Road network, the RTA also increased the capacity of the bridge over First Al Khail Street from three to four lanes in both directions. The upgrade benefits vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Hadiqa Street.
This enhancement raised the bridge’s capacity by over 33 percent, from 4,500 to 6,000 vehicles per hour, and reduced peak-hour crossing times from seven minutes to four, an improvement of approximately 40 percent.
Furthermore, the RTA widened the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge over First Al Khail Road from one lane to two, which improved traffic flow by reducing congestion and waiting times by more than 50 percent, particularly during midday and evening peak hours. The enhancement played a key role in facilitating smoother vehicle movement between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road in both directions.
Earlier this week, Dubai’s RTA announced the launch of the Al Safa Street Improvement Project. The scope of this project extends from the junction of Al Safa Street with Sheikh Zayed Road to the junction with Al Wasl Street, covering 1,500 meters. The project involves the construction of two bridges and two tunnels with a combined length of 3,120 metres, along with the widening of surface roads and upgrades to intersections and traffic signal systems.
Once completed, the travel time on Al Safa Street will decrease from 12 minutes to just 3 minutes, and the street’s capacity will double from 6,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
