Dubai Announces Dh2 Billion Road Project Linking Major Highways

Project Scope and Expected Impact

RTA said the corridor will reduce travel time between Umm Al Sheif Street and Emirates Road from 33 minutes to 15 minutes — a 54 percent reduction. The project is designed to relieve pressure on some of Dubai's busiest roads, including Al Khail Road, Umm Suqeim Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.

The announcement follows a broader pattern of RTA road investment across 2026, including upgrades to Hessa Street, Oud Metha, Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road, several of which RTA said had already cut travel times by between 15 and 80 percent on specific stretches.

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For commuters and businesses operating vehicles across Dubai's major corridors — including rental and leasing customers whose daily routes often cross these roads — the project represents one of the largest single infrastructure investments aimed at congestion relief announced so far in 2026. Because the corridor links multiple existing highways rather than creating an entirely new route, RTA expects it to deliver network-wide benefits beyond the immediate project area once complete.

As with all multi-year infrastructure projects, motorists should expect temporary diversions and lane closures during construction phases ahead of the 2028 completion date.

Key Facts

●        RTA announced the Dh2 billion, 12km road corridor on July 13, 2026.

●        The project links Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road.

●        Expected to cut travel time from Umm Al Sheif Street to Emirates Road from 33 to 15 minutes (54%).

●        Completion is scheduled for the end of 2028.

Sources

Time Out Dubai — "A massive new road cutting Dubai traffic in half has just been announced," July 13, 2026.