RTA is on a mission to make commuting a much better experience for Dubai residents. The first step towards change is being done through upgrades in 4 major neighbourhoods across the city. The project is set to improve traffic flow, cut travel times by up to 80%, and enhance the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of residents. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming. Come with me, to find out if these upgrades are coming to your neighbourhood.
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Which Neighbourhoods Are Getting Upgraded?
1. Nadd Hessa
For residents of Nadd Hessa, navigating the roads is about to become a whole lot easier. A newly built two-lane road, connected to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, will handle up to 6,000 vehicles per hour. The addition of a roundabout ensures seamless entry and exit for both Nadd Hessa and Dubai Silicon Oasis. The project also includes a signalized junction that will dramatically reduce travel times, cutting the average wait from 138 seconds to just 37 seconds. This new road network is designed to cater to over 300,000 people in the area, delivering faster, more efficient commutes.
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2. Al Awir 1
A direct 7.5-kilometer road linking Al Awir 1 to Emirates Road is set to transform travel for the neighbourhood’s 50,000 residents. This new route will double the area’s road capacity, increasing it from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour. With this improvement, residents can expect a quicker, hassle-free drive.
3. Al Barsha South
Al Barsha South is getting a fresh upgrade as part of the Hessa Street Development Project. Key changes include widening a 1.1-kilometer section of Hessa Street to add two more lanes in each direction, bringing the total to four lanes. A third left-turn lane at a major intersection will also ease congestion, reducing long signal wait times from four minutes to just one. These improvements will benefit 75,000 residents and boost traffic capacity from 6,000 to 9,000 vehicles per hour.
4. Wadi Al Safa 3
Wadi Al Safa 3 will see the introduction of direct access from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road for vehicles traveling from Dubai-Al Ain Road. This new setup will cut travel distances by 10 kilometres and reduce drive times from 10 minutes to just 2. With 4 kilometres of new internal roads and better access points, residents will enjoy a more streamlined and convenient commute.
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Additional Upgrades Coming to Al Warqa
Al Warqa is also undergoing a comprehensive transformation with a new entry and exit directly connected to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The internal road network is also being expanded by 8 kilometres to accommodate growing traffic. Once completed, the upgrades will increase road capacity by 5,000 vehicles per hour and slash travel times from 20 minutes to just 3.5 minutes. To further enhance traffic flow, roundabouts will be replaced with modern, signal-controlled intersections, boosting Al Warqa 1 Street’s capacity by 30%.
Steps Towards Making Dubai A Faster City
With these upgrades, Dubai is taking significant steps toward smoother, faster, and more efficient commutes. From shorter travel times to higher road capacities, the RTA’s vision ensures that residents across the city experience improved connectivity and accessibility. These projects, set to complete within a year, so stay tuned to Gulf Buzz as we’ll give all the latest updates.
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