Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed comprehensive traffic enhancement works at the intersection of Al Wasl Street and Al Manara Street. The project involved adding a new lane for vehicles heading from Al Manara Street towards Sheikh Zayed Road, along with introducing a dedicated U-turn Lane for traffic in the same direction.
The improvements at the Al Wasl–Al Manara intersection have increased the number of lanes to three, boosting road capacity by 50 percent. They have also improved traffic flow and reduced waiting times by up to 30 percent.
In addition, the introduction of a dedicated U-turn Lane for vehicles coming from Al Manara Street towards Sheikh Zayed Road has facilitated smoother traffic for vehicles travelling from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Wasl and Al Manara Streets, cutting waiting times at the intersection by up to 35 percent.
Accommodating Dubai’s population growth
These improvements are part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to accommodate Dubai’s population growth and urban expansion by upgrading infrastructure in residential areas. The objective is to enhance quality of life, elevate living standards and improve overall resident satisfaction and well-being.
RTA is pressing ahead with the implementation of its 2025 Traffic Improvement Plan, which focuses on expanding Dubai’s road network, enhancing connectivity across major corridors, and increasing traffic efficiency along routes parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road and in key areas such as Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim and Al Safa.
These efforts align with RTA’s strategy to improve road safety, ensure seamless movement between internal districts, and ease congestion in high-traffic zones.
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RTA to deliver over 75 traffic improvement projects in 2025
Last week, Dubai’s RTA 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.
This achievement is part of the RTA’s master plan to deliver more than 75 traffic improvement projects across key areas of Dubai in 2025. It also 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.
