As part of its ongoing initiatives to improve traffic flow and enhance the efficiency of Dubai’s road network, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is finalizing a series of traffic enhancements at the Dubai Healthcare City exit (Street 13), with completion anticipated by July 20, 2025.
The project entails transforming the existing stop-controlled exit into a free-flow movement by introducing a new acceleration lane that leads to the intersection of Oud Metha and Sheikh Rashid Road. In addition, the service road exit will be expanded from one lane to two along a 500-metre stretch, accommodating vehicles coming from Al Riyadh Street and proceeding towards the intersection of Oud Metha and Sheikh Rashid Roads, according to a statement.
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Key upgrades for high-traffic corridors
These enhancements are part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to implement traffic management solutions that increase network capacity, improve flow efficiency, and enhance road safety, aligning with Dubai’s vision of becoming a smart, sustainable, and seamlessly connected city. The upgrades are particularly vital in high-traffic corridors such as Dubai Healthcare City and Oud Metha, which are two of Dubai’s key urban zones that host a diverse array of medical facilities, hospitals, educational institutions, residential neighborhoods, and business establishments.
The upgraded traffic solution at the Dubai Healthcare City exit to Sheikh Zayed Road will double capacity to 3,000 vehicles per hour, thereby improving flow in this essential corridor. The enhancements are projected to reduce congestion and average waiting times by up to 50 percent, delivering a smoother driving experience and enabling quicker exits from the area, especially during peak periods.
Previously, RTA carried out additional improvements in the same vicinity, including upgrades to the entry and exit points between Umm Hurair and Oud Metha, where deceleration and acceleration lanes were added to streamline vehicle movement in both directions. Furthermore, RTA expanded the service road exit onto Umm Hurair Road from two lanes to three towards the roundabout, increasing traffic capacity by 50 percent and reducing congestion by over 40 percent during peak periods.
