The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has announced plans to complete 57 major road projects by 2027 in an effort to reduce traffic congestion. This initiative comes after a review of the latest plans by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, and aims to significantly cut down journey times across the city.

The RTA’s ambitious plan includes the construction of 115 bridges, tunnels, and 226 kilometers of new roads. Among these plans are 11 major road corridors, comprising eight vertical corridors and three new routes. One notable project, the Umm Suqeim-Al Qudra Corridor, is currently 50 percent complete and will improve travel time from 46 minutes to just 11 minutes over its 16-kilometer span.

Another significant project underway is the upgrade of Hessa Street, which is approximately 60 percent complete. This upgrade involves constructing 9 000 meters of bridges, which will double the road’s capacity from 4 000 to 8 000 vehicles per hour. As a result, travel times on this route are expected to decrease from 30 minutes to just seven minutes, benefiting around 640 000 residents with the addition of a 13.5-kilometer cycling and e-scooter track connecting Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills.

Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed the Dhs1.5 billion Al Fay Street Corridor Project, which will serve Al Khail Road and extend from its junction with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to the intersection with Emirates Road. This project will involve the construction of 12 900 meters of roadway, five major intersections, and 13 500 meters of bridges, allowing for a capacity of about 64 400 vehicles per hour and benefiting around 600 000 residents.

Additionally, the RTA has introduced several traffic solutions on Sheikh Zayed Road, which currently serves about 2.5 million people. The new dynamic Salik toll gate and dynamic parking tariffs have reportedly reduced congestion, leading to a nine percent decline in traffic volume and a four percent increase in public transport usage. These measures were discussed in a recent meeting involving 50 government and private sector entities focused on improving traffic flow in Dubai.