Dubai , August 4, 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented
traffic enhancements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street to increase road
capacity and improve traffic flow for road users in the area.
The works included adding a new lane to the service road across
two key sections, with a combined length of 1,000 metres. The first
section extends from the Al Asayel Street intersection to Street 44,
while the second runs from the National Cement Factory to the First
Al Khail Street exit. The works also included the construction of two
new U-turns beneath the intersection of Latifa bint Hamdan Street
and Al Asayel Street.
The improvements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street form part of RTA's
efforts to implement quick and effective traffic solutions at locations
with high traffic volumes. Guided by traffic studies and advanced
technologies, these improvements aim to increase road capacity
and operational efficiency, support smoother traffic flow, and keep
pace with Dubai's urban development and population growth.
The widening works increased the capacity of the service road from
600 to 1,000 vehicles per hour. The construction of two U-turns
beneath the intersection of Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Al Asayel
Street also reduced vehicle queues and lowered traffic congestion
during peak hours by up to 30%.
Latifa bint Hamdan Street is one of Dubai's key corridors, serving
several residential, commercial and industrial areas. It is also
connected to a network of main roads, most notably Al Khail Road
and Al Asayel Street, making it an important route for daily mobility
between different areas of the emirate. RTA reaffirmed its continued
efforts to strengthen Dubai's standing as one of the world's leading
cities for infrastructure quality and easy, sustainable mobility.
RTA recently awarded the contract for the 12-kilometre Latifa bint
Hamdan Street Development Project for AED 2 billion. The project
will create a new strategic corridor that enhances connectivity
between Dubai's most important key arterial roads. It will link Sheikh
Zayed Road with Emirates Road, passing through Al Khail Road, Al
Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Sheikh
Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. The project includes the
construction of seven bridges totalling 2,300 metres and eight
tunnels totalling 900 metres, improving traffic flow and increasing
the efficiency of the road network.
RTA had earlier completed traffic improvements by converting the
intersection of Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Nad Al Sheba Street
into a single-lane roundabout in each direction, easing traffic flow
and reducing congestion. The traffic solution helped cut delay time
by up to 50% during peak hours, while also improving road safety
for road users.
