RTA opens 260-metre tunnel on Dubai-Al Ain Road to ease traffic
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new vehicle tunnel connecting Dubai–Al Ain Road with Oud Metha Service Road as part of the Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project.
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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new vehicle tunnel connecting Dubai–Al Ain Road with Oud Metha Service Road as part of the Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project. The 260-metre-long tunnel has one lane and a capacity of up to 1,200 vehicles per hour. It is designed to reduce traffic overlap and weaving along the route, helping motorists move more smoothly between the two roads. The new tunnel is part of wider improvements being carried out under the development project to enhance connectivity and traffic movement in the area.
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Reported by: Gulf News 9 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubais-rta-opens-new-260-metre-tunnel-to-ease-traffic-on-dubai-al-ain-road-1.500635012
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