RTA Delivers 67 Rapid Traffic Improvements in 2025, Plans a Further 45 in 2026

• 12 traffic improvements serving more than 30 schools in Dubai
• An estimated 45% reduction in travel time in the areas where improvements were implemented
• A 33% increase in vehicle capacity on several streets thanks to the improvements

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 28^th January 2025:

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed 67 rapid traffic improvement measures across various areas of the emirate in 2025. These included 46 enhancements at key locations along major arterial roads and within residential areas, 12 improvements in school zones, and nine traffic enhancements across development areas. This achievement forms part of a comprehensive strategic plan developed by the RTA to deliver rapid traffic improvement measures aimed at optimising road network efficiency, improving traffic flow, and maintaining the safety of all road users.

RTA is preparing to implement more than 45 traffic improvement measures in 2026, including the widening and upgrading of key intersections and development areas, enhancements to entry and exit points in residential and commercial districts, and the delivery of a package of rapid traffic improvement measures within school zones.

These traffic improvements reflect RTA’s commitment to delivering the leadership’s vision for sustainable infrastructure development, supporting mobility efficiency, reducing travel time & traffic congestion, and strengthening connectivity between residential, educational, and development areas. The initiatives align with Dubai’s ongoing urban growth while contributing to improved quality of life and community well-being across the emirate.

The rapid traffic solutions and improvement measures implemented in 2025 delivered tangible and measurable impacts, including enhanced road network efficiency, improved vehicular flow, and reduced journey times by up to 45% within improvement areas. The measures also contributed to increasing vehicular capacity by up to 33% on several roads within the scope of the work of these improvements.

Traffic Improvements in Key Areas and Major Roads

The solutions and improvement undertaken in 2025 gave gad a clear impact in enhancing traffic flow and expanding road capacity across several key areas, most notably Al Warqa’a, Al Barsha South, Nad Al Hamar, and Al Ras, as well as along major corridors including Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Meydan Street, Emirates Road towards Sharjah, Umm Al Sheif Street, Al Wasl Street, Ras Al Khor Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and Al Manara Street.

In 2025, RTA also completed a series of enhancements along key roads, most notably the widening of Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Meydan Street from two to three lanes at the entrance to Al Khawaneej, as well as increasing the capacity of Al Meydan Bridge from three to four lanes.  The works further included widening the exit from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Meydan Street from one to two lanes and expanding the connecting links between at-grade roads and the bridge. Additional traffic improvements were implemented at the intersection of Al Wasl Street and Al Manara Street, resulting in a 50% increase in vehicular capacity and more than 30% reduction in waiting times.

Traffic Improvements in School Zones

Over the past year, RTA also implemented 12 traffic improvement measures serving more than 30 schools across Dubai, as part of its strategy to enhance road network efficiency and ensure smoother traffic operations, particularly within school zones.

Key locations included Al Warqa’a First School Complex, Mizhar First School Complex, Al Qusais School Complex, Al Mawakeb School in Al Garhoud, English College in Al Safa 1, Zayed Educational Complex in Mizhar 4, and Al Barsha South School Complex, in addition to several other schools across various areas of the emirate.

The improvements included providing dedicated parking areas, upgrades to entry and exit points, and implementing traffic calming measures, contributing to reduced congestion and queuing, while improving road efficiency and enhancing traffic safety levels in school zones.