Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 5-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road on August 30, adding two new lanes for traffic travelling from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi Area.
The project reflects RTA's strategic vision of developing Dubai's key road corridors through proactive planning informed by traffic studies and aligned with population and urban growth.
Capacity to rise to 16,000 vehicles an hour
The expansion aims to improve road network efficiency and provide a safe and sustainable mobility system that keeps pace with the continued increase in daily travel between Sharjah and Dubai, while also meeting future growth requirements.
As part of the traffic solutions on Emirates Road, the number of lanes will increase from six to eight, raising the road's capacity from 12,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour.
The expansion is expected to enhance traffic capacity and efficiency while reducing journey times by up to 25% during peak hours, giving road users a smoother and more efficient travel experience.
Key corridor linking Dubai and Northern Emirates
Emirates Road is one of the UAE's key strategic traffic corridors, linking Dubai with the Northern Emirates and carrying high volumes of private vehicles and trucks.
The road serves more than 240,000 vehicles daily in both directions and connects Dubai with several major roads, residential communities, and industrial and logistics areas. This makes it a vital artery supporting mobility and economic activity across the emirates.
In recent years, Emirates Road has undergone several development projects and traffic improvements, including the opening of a new access point to Al Awir 1 and its connection to the road, traffic solutions at several locations along the corridor, improvements to entry and exit points, and enhanced connectivity with Al Amardi Street and surrounding development areas.
Source: Gulf Business
