Expansion increases road capacity by 33%, cuts journey time by
25% during peak hours
Dubai , August 27 , 2026 : Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will
open a 5-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road on 30 th August, adding
two new lanes for traffic flowing from the Emirate of Sharjah towards
Wadi Al Amardi Area . The improvement forms part of RTA’s ongoing
efforts to enhance the road network and raise its operational efficiency
by delivering long-term traffic solutions that support smoother mobility
between Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
The project reflects RTA’s strategic vision to develop Dubai’s key road
corridors through proactive plans informed by traffic studies and aligned
with population and urban growth. It aims to enhance 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 meeting future growth requirements.
The traffic solutions on Emirates Road include increasing the number of
lanes from 6 to 8 , raising the road’s capacity from 12,000 to 16,000
vehicles per hour. The expansion will enhance traffic capacity and
efficiency while reducing journey time by up to 25% during peak hours,
providing road users with a smoother and more efficient travel
experience.
Emirates Road is one of the UAE’s key strategic traffic corridors, linking
Dubai with the Northern Emirates and accommodating high volumes of
private vehicles and trucks. The road serves more than 240,000 vehicles
daily in both directions, connecting Dubai with several major roads,
residential communities, and industrial and logistics areas, making it a
vital artery that supports 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. These improvements contribute to enhancing quality
of life and reinforcing Dubai’s leading position in providing seamless and
sustainable mobility.
