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The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has upgraded Kite Beach Street in Jumeirah from one lane in each direction to two lanes in the same direction.
This upgrade is part of the RTA’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow across Dubai and address the growing congestion from parking and pedestrian pathways.
تماشياً مع مساعي #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات الدائمة نحو حركة مرور أكثر سلاسة في مختلف مناطق دبي، وللتعامل مع الأحجام المرورية المرتفعة على شارع كايت بيتش في منطقة جميرا، نفذت الهيئة تعديلاً جديداً تضمن تحويل الشارع من مسار بكل اتجاه إلى مسارين في نفس الاتجاه، مما يساهم في رفع الطاقة… pic.twitter.com/aL9LgCqWtD
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These improvements effectively double the street’s capacity, reducing travel time from 15 minutes to just 5.
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The RTA also completed traffic enhancements at more than 50 locations across the emirate in 2024.
According to a Dubai Media Office report, the improvements were carried out to coincide with the city’s urban expansion, as well as the increase in traffic volumes experienced by residents across Dubai’s roads.
How have the road enhancements helped drivers?
The traffic solutions implemented in 2024 have substantially improved the efficiency of Dubai roads. This was achieved by improving vehicle movement, reducing travel time by 60 per cent, and also enhancing road network efficiency across the city.
Additionally, these enhancements have increased road capacity by up to 20 per cent in several areas. “These improvements have played a crucial role in optimising vehicle movement on major roads while increasing the capacity of road networks as well as entry and exit points,” said Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA.
Dubai’s Dhs16bn mega road development plan will ease traffic
It was in 2024, that Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, had explored new initiatives to elevate Dubai’s urban mobility and transport infrastructure.
At the forefront is the Dhs16bn Main Roads Development Plan for 2024-2027 includes 22 strategic projects across Dubai’s road network.
The development plan aims to support Dubai’s expanding population, benefiting over six million residents and strengthening connectivity across the emirate.
Key projects include the Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Meydan Road developments, which will boost road capacity and significantly reduce travel times across key areas.
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RTA’s enhancements to public transit also reflect Dubai’s commitment to technology-driven solutions.
The city’s road network, which has expanded from 8,715 lane-kilometres in 2006 to 18,990 lane-kilometres, now facilitates 2.2 million daily public transport riders.
AI-powered traffic management systems, autonomous transport initiatives, and a trackless tram study promise to advance Dubai’s Smart Self-Driving Transport Strategy by 2030.
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