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Arabian Business
13 hours ago
- Arabian Business
Dubai announces 2-month diversions on major roads
The RTA has announced a series of traffic diversions on major roads in Dubai. Two-month diversions have been announced at Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road and the Dubai–Al Ain Road, with the Roads and Transport Authority advising alternative routes. All three diversions are to allow for rainwater and groundwater drainage works on roads in the Emirate and will last for an expected two months. The RTA advised motorists plan trips in advance to ensure smooth travel during this period. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road diversion The RTA revealed a two-month diversion on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and suggested alternative routes. The RTA said: 'To carry out rainwater and groundwater drainage works along with road resurfacing, a traffic diversion will be implemented at Al Barari Underpass on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road for two months starting June 28, 2025. 'Commuters can use the alternative routes via the Dubai–Al Ain Bridge (U-turn towards Jebel Ali) or the Global Village Underpass and Umm Suqeim Street intersection (U-turn towards Sharjah)'. To carry out rainwater and groundwater drainage works along with road resurfacing, a traffic diversion will be implemented at Al Barari Underpass on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road for two months starting 28 June 2025. Commuters can use the alternative routes via the Dubai–Al Ain… — RTA (@rta_dubai) June 27, 2025 Emirates Road diversion The RTA revealed there will be a two-month diversion on Emirates Road and suggested alternative routes. In a separate statement on social media, the RTA said: 'A traffic diversion will be implemented at Mudon Underpass on Emirates Road for two months starting June 28, 2025. 'The works include rainwater and groundwater drainage system upgrades along with road resurfacing. 'Commuters can use the alternative routes via Underpass 7 (U-turn towards Jebel Ali) or from Hessa Street to Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Street (towards Dubai)'. A traffic diversion will be implemented at Mudon Underpass on Emirates Road for two months starting 28 June 2025. The works include rainwater and groundwater drainage system upgrades along with road resurfacing. Commuters can use the alternative routes via Underpass 7 (U-turn… — RTA (@rta_dubai) June 27, 2025 Dubai–Al Ain Road diversion The RTA revealed a two-month further diversion and suggested alternative routes. On X, the RTA said: 'A temporary traffic diversion will be implemented at Umm Al Daman Underpass on Dubai–Al Ain Road starting June 28, 2025, lasting two months. 'The works aim to improve rainwater and groundwater drainage, along with road resurfacing. Commuters are advised to take the alternative route via Umm Nahad Bridge (Intersection 4), where a U-turn towards Dubai will be available to help ensure a smoother journey'. A temporary traffic diversion will be implemented at Umm Al Daman Underpass on Dubai–Al Ain Road starting 28 June 2025, lasting two months. The works aim to improve rainwater and groundwater drainage, along with road resurfacing. Commuters are advised to take the alternative… — RTA (@rta_dubai) June 26, 2025 Dubai diversions explained Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Al Barari Underpass June 28, 2025 2 months Rainwater and groundwater drainage, road resurfacing – Dubai–Al Ain Bridge (U-turn towards Jebel Ali) – Global Village Underpass & Umm Suqeim St (U-turn towards Sharjah) Emirates Road Mudon Underpass June 28, 2025 2 months Rainwater ∧ groundwater drainage, road resurfacing – Underpass 7 (U-turn towards Jebel Ali) – Hessa St to Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed St (towards the city) DXB–Al Ain Road Umm Al Daman Underpass June 28, 2025 2 months Rainwater and groundwater drainage, road resurfacing – Umm Nahad Bridge (Intersection 4), U-turn towards the city All three diversions on the major roads in the emirate will begin on June 28 and are expected to be in place for two months and until the end of summer.
UAE Moments
2 days ago
- Business
- UAE Moments
Here is the New Name for the Jebel Ali Metro Station
Dubai's Jebel Ali metro station has a brand new name! The metro station has been renamed to National Paints Metro Station. The city's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the move on Thursday, June 26, saying that the road authority has signed the deal with the manufacturer for 10 years. The RTA sells naming rights to private sector companies to boost economic growth. The renaming of the Jebel Ali metro station follows the renaming of the UAE Exchange metro station in Dubai to Life Pharmacy Metro Station in May this year. The Mashreq metro station's name was also changed to InsuranceMarket metro station in September last year.
Gulf Business
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Traffic update: Dubai's RTA completes key road upgrades in Business Bay
Image: RTA/ X Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority ( The enhancements are part of a broader plan to develop the emirate's road network infrastructure and improve efficiency to accommodate population growth and urban expansion. The newly completed works are expected to lead to smoother traffic flow, increased safety, and reduced travel times. The Business Bay traffic upgrades include… … a street running parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road was converted from a two-lane, two-way configuration into a one-way dual roadway. This adjustment is projected to reduce traffic overlap points and increase the street's capacity by 100 per cent. Additionally, a 100-metre-long storage lane was introduced at the intersection of Al Mustaqbal Street with Al Khaleej Al Tejari 1 Street. This measure is designed to boost right-turn capacity towards First Al Khail Street by up to 50 per cent, aiming to reduce congestion and waiting times at the intersection. Further improvements involved reorganising the service road parallel to Al Mustaqbal Street, near the towers, by adding an extra lane. This step is anticipated to increase road capacity by approximately 50 per cent and decrease traffic issues. The RTA also expanded the entry point to the bridge on Al Mustaqbal Street over the canal, in the direction of First Al Khail Street, from one lane to two. This effectively doubled the entry point's capacity, aiming to ease traffic pressure during peak hours and improve vehicle flow along the corridor. Read:
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai's RTA completes 3 traffic improvements on Business Bay area
DUBAI - Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed three traffic improvements on Business Bay. The improvements involved expanding and upgrading several locations along the street, which connects directly to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, to enhance traffic flow and road safety in the area. These enhancements serve the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses in a district characterised by a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and service facilities. These works form part of a broader plan to upgrade infrastructure and boost the efficiency of Dubai's road network to keep pace with population growth and urban development. The completed enhancements contribute to smoother traffic flow, higher safety standards, and reduced travel times, particularly in high-density zones, thereby improving the overall road user experience. As part of the upgrades, the street parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road was converted from a two-lane, two-way configuration into a one-way dual roadway, with updated signage and road markings. This adjustment reduced traffic overlap points, increased the street's capacity by 100 percent, and improved overall traffic flow. Additionally, a 100-metre-long storage lane was added at the intersection of Al Mustaqbal Street with Al Khaleej Al Tejari 1 Street to increase right-turn capacity towards First Al Khail Street by up to 50 percent. This measure reduced congestion, shortened waiting times, and boosted the intersection's capacity and level of service. Further improvements were carried out near the towers, where the service road parallel to Al Mustaqbal Street was reorganised, and an additional lane was introduced to accommodate rising traffic volumes. This step increased road capacity by approximately 50 percent and reduced traffic conflicts. Moreover, RTA expanded the entry point to the bridge on Al Mustaqbal Street over the canal in the direction of First Al Khail Street from one lane to two, doubling its capacity. This measure eased traffic pressure during peak hours and improved vehicle flow along this critical corridor.
The National
3 days ago
- The National
Dubai announces free parking for Islamic New Year
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced that public parking zones across the emirate will be free of charge on Friday, June 27, in observance of Islamic New Year. Regular fees will resume on Saturday, June 28. The only exception will be for multilevel car parks. Dubai Metro will operate on Friday, June 27, from 5am to 1am, while the Dubai Tram will run from 6am on June 27 until 1am. RTA Customer Happiness centres will be closed on Friday but the Smart Customer Happiness centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and the head office will remain operational 24/7 as usual. All service provider centres will be closed on Friday and vehicle technical testing services will resume on Saturday. Commuters are advised to check the S'hail or RTA app to see schedules for public buses and marine transport. What is Islamic New Year? Public and private sector workers across the UAE will be granted a public holiday on Friday to mark the start of the new Islamic year. The Islamic, or Hijri, New Year, heralds the beginning of Muharram, the first of 12 months on the Islamic calendar. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources issued a circular to ministries and federal departments to confirm the public holiday, while the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced the holiday for the private sector. In contrast to Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, no religious observances are typically held to mark the Islamic New Year. It is generally regarded as a day of reflection rather than celebration.
