Dubai , July 22, 2026 : Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started a project to
upgrade the lighting of pedestrian bridges at 30 key locations across Dubai.
The project forms part of RTA’s People Happiness initiative, which aims to
provide a safer and more comfortable mobility environment for users of
road facilities and enhance the customer experience. It also supports
RTA’s efforts to strengthen Dubai’s standing in the green economy and
sustainable development, promote a clean environment, and optimise the
use of RTA assets while extending their service life.
The project is expected to enhance pedestrian safety during evening hours
and improve the experience of using pedestrian bridges, in line with
Dubai’s vision to develop smart and sustainable infrastructure that places
people’s happiness and quality of life at the forefront of its priorities.
The project involves equipping 30 pedestrian bridges with modern, energy-
efficient LED lighting systems. RTA has adopted smart and sustainable
solutions for the project, designing the lighting systems to operate using
motion-sensor technology. The lights switch on automatically when
pedestrian movement is detected on the bridge, improving energy
efficiency and reducing operating costs while maintaining high levels of
safety and security.
To ensure the highest levels of pedestrian comfort, RTA carried out studies
and site surveys of all bridges covered by the project to assess their
condition and identify their technical requirements. Light meters were used
to analyse current lighting levels and determine the requirements of each
location, ensuring appropriate illumination in line with the highest approved
standards and specifications, meeting user needs and enhancing
infrastructure efficiency.
The first phase of the project covers lighting upgrades on 21 pedestrian
bridges, with the full project expected to be completed in the fourth quarter
of 2026. RTA will continue to develop road lighting systems and related
facilities across Dubai by adopting the latest technologies suited to local
environmental conditions, while supporting environmental sustainability
targets through the use of energy-efficient lighting solutions.
