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RTA launches summer traffic upgrades across 28 Dubai locations

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a summer traffic improvement programme covering 28 locations across the emirate. The projects will be carried out between July and September during the summer holiday when traffic volumes are lower.

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Daily commute for residents across UAE have undergone some major upheaval in the past week. From Etihad Rail starting its very first passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah to Dubai Mall Metro station closing a key service road for the rest of the year, authorities have rolled out a bunch of updates in order to facilitate expansion of public transport and to prepare for future growth.

While some developments promise faster and smoother journeys in the long run, others mean temporary diversions, road closures and revised travel routes that commuters need to factor into their daily plans.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a summer traffic improvement programme covering 28 locations across the emirate. The projects will be carried out between July and September during the summer holiday when traffic volumes are lower. The upgrades include adding two extra lanes to Emirates Road, improving traffic flow in Business Bay, upgrading busy junctions on Ras Al Khor Road.

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Reported by: Khaleej Times 7 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →

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Khaleej Times (UAE).

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7 Jul 2026.

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