Dubai Healthcare City exit upgrade: Completion timeline revealed
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is finalising a major traffic enhancement project at the Dubai Healthcare City exit (Street 13), with completion targeted for July 20, 2025. The upgrade is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and enhance the efficiency of Dubai's road network.
The project includes converting the current stop-controlled exit into a free-flow system by adding a new acceleration lane leading to the intersection of Oud Metha and Sheikh Rashid Road. Additionally, the existing service road will be widened from one lane to two over a 500-meter stretch. This expansion is designed to accommodate vehicles coming from Al Riyadh Street and heading toward the busy Oud Metha and Sheikh Rashid Road junction,
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According to the RTA, these works are part of a broader strategy to increase road network capacity, enhance traffic safety, and support Dubai's vision of becoming a smart, sustainable, and seamlessly connected city. The improvements are particularly critical in high-traffic areas such as Dubai Healthcare City and Oud Metha—zones that host hospitals, clinics, schools, residential neighborhoods, and businesses.
Capacity to double at key exit
Once completed, the upgraded exit is expected to double traffic capacity to 3,000 vehicles per hour and reduce average waiting times by up to 50 per cent. These changes will significantly ease congestion, especially during peak hours, and ensure smoother vehicle flow for drivers exiting the area.
The RTA has previously implemented enhancements in nearby zones, including the addition of acceleration and deceleration lanes between Umm Hurair and Oud Metha. It also widened the service road exit to Umm Hurair Road from two lanes to three, increasing capacity by 50 per cent and cutting congestion by more than 40 per cent during peak traffic times.
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