RTA Adds New Lane and Two U-Turns on Latifa bint Hamdan Street

Traffic flow improved as congestion fell by 30%

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 4th August 2026:

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented traffic enhancements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street to increase road capacity and improve traffic flow for road users in the area.

The works included adding a new lane to the service road across two key sections, with a combined length of 1,000 metres. The first section extends from the Al Asayel Street intersection to Street 44, while the second runs from the National Cement Factory to the First Al Khail Street exit. The works also included the construction of two new U-turns beneath the intersection of Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Al Asayel Street.

The improvements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street form part of RTA's efforts to implement quick and effective traffic solutions at locations with high traffic volumes. Guided by traffic studies and advanced technologies, these improvements aim to increase road capacity and operational efficiency, support smoother traffic flow, and keep pace with Dubai's urban development and population growth.

The widening works increased the capacity of the service road from 600 to 1,000 vehicles per hour. The construction of two U-turns beneath the intersection of Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Al Asayel Street also reduced vehicle queues and lowered traffic congestion during peak hours by up to 30%.

Latifa bint Hamdan Street is one of Dubai's key corridors, serving several residential, commercial and industrial areas. It is also connected to a network of main roads, most notably Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street, making it an important route for daily mobility between different areas of the emirate. RTA reaffirmed its continued efforts to strengthen Dubai's standing as one of the world's leading cities for infrastructure quality and easy, sustainable mobility.

RTA recently awarded the contract for the 12-kilometre Latifa bint Hamdan Street Development Project for AED 2 billion. The project will create a new strategic corridor that enhances connectivity between Dubai's most important key arterial roads. It will link Sheikh Zayed Road with Emirates Road, passing through Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. The project includes the construction of seven bridges totalling 2,300 metres and eight tunnels totalling 900 metres, improving traffic flow and increasing the efficiency of the road network.

RTA had earlier completed traffic improvements by converting the intersection of Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Nad Al Sheba Street into a single-lane roundabout in each direction, easing traffic flow and reducing congestion. The traffic solution helped cut delay time by up to 50% during peak hours, while also improving road safety for road users.