Dubai Completes Oud Metha Road Expansion, Boosting Capacity and Reducing Travel Times
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finished the Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Street expansion project, significantly increasing road capacity and reducing commute times in a key area.
Dubai has officially completed a major infrastructure project involving the expansion of Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Street. This initiative, undertaken by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), aims to alleviate traffic congestion on one of the emirate's busiest transport corridors.
The project included the construction of four new interchanges, four bridges, and two tunnels, alongside an additional 14 kilometres of roads. These enhancements are projected to boost the capacity of Oud Metha Road from 10,400 to 15,600 vehicles per hour.
Travellers are expected to experience a significant reduction in commute times, with the average travel duration on Oud Metha Road falling from 20 minutes to just 5 minutes. This improvement is part of the larger Sheikh Rashid Corridor development programme.
Authorities estimate that by 2030, the upgraded infrastructure will serve approximately 420,000 residents in areas such as Zabeel, Al Jaddaf, Oud Metha, and Umm Hurair, as well as key locations like Latifa Hospital and Al Wasl Club, strengthening the city's overall road network.
Future Road Network Developments
Separately, Dubai authorities have also approved plans for an 80-kilometre motorway designed to connect the emirate with Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The first section, budgeted at AED 3.5 billion, will link Al Shunuf Road to Dubai — Al Ain Road. This segment will feature 12 traffic lanes and be capable of handling up to 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, potentially cutting travel time by up to 60%. The second phase will extend from Dubai, Al Ain Road to Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi.
Questions, answered
- What is the primary benefit of the Oud Metha Road expansion?
- The project's primary benefit is a significant reduction in travel time on Oud Metha Road, decreasing from an average of 20 minutes to just 5 minutes, alongside an increased traffic capacity from 10,400 to 15,600 vehicles per hour.
- Which specific infrastructure elements were added in the Oud Metha project?
- The expansion included the construction of four key interchanges, four bridges, two tunnels, and an additional 14 kilometres of roads to enhance the existing network.
- How many residents will benefit from the Oud Metha and Al Asayel project?
- Authorities estimate that by 2030, the upgraded infrastructure will serve approximately 420,000 residents in surrounding areas such as Zabeel, Al Jaddaf, Oud Metha, and Umm Hurair.
- What other major road project has Dubai approved?
- Dubai has approved the construction of an 80-kilometre motorway connecting the emirate to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The first section, costing AED 3.5 billion, will run from Al Shunuf Road to Dubai — Al Ain Road with 12 traffic lanes.
- What is the expected capacity of the new motorway connecting Dubai to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi?
- The first section of the new 80-kilometre motorway is designed to handle up to 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, with an estimated travel time reduction of up to 60%.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.
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