Dubai’s $1.5 Billion Road Project Nears Completion, Promises 75% Reduction in Commute Times
Table of Contents
Dubai’s aspiring Sheikh Rashid Corridor Advancement Project, specifically the Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street upgrades, is more than 60% complete, promising a significant boost to the city’s infrastructure and a dramatic betterment in traffic flow. The project, slated for completion in 2030, is poised to serve over 420,000 residents and alleviate congestion in key areas of Dubai.
The extensive development encompasses the construction of 4.3 kilometers of bridges and 14 kilometers of tunnels,along with significant road widening and intersection improvements.
One of the primary goals of the project is to considerably increase the capacity of oud Maitha Road. Currently handling 10,400 vehicles per hour in both directions, the upgraded road will be able to accommodate 15,600 vehicles per hour – a nearly 50% increase. This increased capacity is projected to reduce travel times from 20 minutes to just five minutes, representing a remarkable 75% improvement.
“oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street development project is being undertaken in line with leadership directives to complete the development of the Sheikh Rashid corridor to accommodate urban expansion and population growth,” a senior official stated.
Project Progress: Bridges and Tunnels
As of January 4,2026,the RTA reports that 70% of the bridge work connecting Al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road,northbound towards Business Bay Crossing,is complete,with an anticipated opening in the first quarter of the current year. Approximately 60% of the tunnel construction serving traffic from dubai-Al Ain Road towards Al Wasl Club Street is also finished, with completion scheduled for the third quarter of this year.
The project’s scope extends beyond bridges and tunnels, including significant road widening and the construction of dedicated exit ramps.
Intersection upgrades for Enhanced Flow
The upgrades target four key intersections, each designed to improve traffic flow and safety. At the Oud Maitha Road-Sheikh Rashid Road intersection, a new left-turn slip ramp will increase capacity to 1,800 vehicles per hour. Improvements to the service road on Sheikh Rashid Road will address existing traffic overlap and enhance safety.furthermore, the number of right-turn lanes will be expanded from two to three, easing congestion for traffic heading towards Dubai-Al Ain Road.
The intersection of Oud Maitha Road with Al Asayel Street and Al Wasl Club Street will see the construction of two new bridges. The first, a two-lane bridge, will handle 2,400 vehicles per hour traveling from Al Asayel Street towards Al Wasl Club Street. The second, a three-lane bridge, will accommodate 3,600 vehicles per hour moving from Al Khail Road towards Al Asayel Road. A separate two-lane bridge, with a capacity of 2,400 vehicles per hour, will facilitate left-turn movements from Al Asayel Street onto Oud Maitha Road.
Another key upgrade will be at the intersection between Al Wasl Club Street and Al Khail Road, featuring a two-lane bridge for traffic traveling from al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road towards Business Bay Crossing. This will be coupled with upgrades to Al Wasl Club Street, increasing exit capacity towards Al Khail Road to two lanes.
the intersection of Zabeel Palace Street with Al Khail and Oud Maitha Roads will benefit from an additional left-turn slip lane, boosting capacity from 900 to 1,800 vehicles per hour.
Serving Key Dubai Communities
the project is expected to significantly benefit several key areas of dubai, including Zabeel, Al Jaddaf, Oud Maitha, Umm Hurair, Latifa Hospital, and Al Wasl Club. The improved infrastructure will enhance accessibility and support continued growth in these vital residential and commercial districts.
https://twitter.com/rta_dubai/status/1742849999999999999
The Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street development represents a considerable investment in Dubai’s future, promising to alleviate traffic congestion, improve connectivity, and support the city’s continued expansion.
