In line with the directives of the leadership to accelerate the development of road infrastructure and expand traffic capacity across Dubai, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an integrated urban project to upgrade Umm Suqeim Street. This project will extend from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road, aiming to enhance traffic flow and support the emirate’s comprehensive development.Enhancing Traffic Flow and Quality of LifeThe initiative is designed to address the demands of urban expansion and population growth while improving the overall quality of life for both residents and visitors. It complements ongoing works to upgrade Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with Al Khail Road to Emirates Road, ultimately enabling uninterrupted traffic flow from Jumeirah to Al Qudra Road over a total distance of 20 kilometers.A Comprehensive ApproachThis project goes beyond traditional road widening and development by integrating creative and aesthetic enhancements into the surrounding urban landscape. It will feature upgraded pedestrian walkways, a dedicated cycling track, and complete streets (boulevards), alongside vibrant urban spaces designed to foster community interaction and create inclusive, dynamic environments.Additionally, the project will establish a direct link between the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station and nearby residential communities, ensuring smooth, integrated access between these areas and the metro.Strategic ImportanceHis Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated, “The upgrade of Umm Suqeim Street, from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road, forms part of a master plan to develop the Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra corridor. This strategic route serves key residential and development zones with a combined population exceeding two million.”He emphasized that the project enhances connectivity across four strategic transport corridors in Dubai—Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. The upgrade will increase Umm Suqeim Street’s capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, significantly improving traffic flow and reducing travel time between Jumeirah Street and Al Khail Road from 20 minutes to just six.Development of Key IntersectionsThe project entails the upgrade of six key intersections along Umm Suqeim Street, specifically those with Jumeirah Street, Al Wasl Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, First Al Khail Street, Al Asayel Street, and Al Khail Road. The scope includes the construction of four bridges and three tunnels, with a total combined length of 4,100 meters.At the intersection with Jumeirah Street, a tunnel with two lanes in each direction will be constructed, complemented by a signalized surface-level junction. A second tunnel, comprising two lanes, will be built at the intersection with Al Wasl Street to facilitate traffic flow from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Jumeirah Street while maintaining uninterrupted surface traffic in the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road.At its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road, two bridges will be constructed to eliminate traffic overlap and enhance movement efficiency. A tunnel will also be developed at the intersection with First Al Khail Street to accommodate traffic coming from Al Barsha towards Sheikh Zayed Road, along with associated surface-level improvements.Ongoing and Future ProjectsRTA is currently advancing works on a 4.6-kilometer section of Umm Suqeim Street, stretching from its intersection with Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. This phase includes the redevelopment of the intersection at Al Barsha South, near Kings’ School, through the construction of an 800-meter tunnel comprising four lanes in each direction, along with a signalized surface-level intersection. Works have surpassed 70% completion, with the opening scheduled for the third quarter of this year.Concurrently, RTA has initiated a separate project to upgrade key intersections along Al Qudra Road. This segment extends from the junction with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and up to Emirates Road. The scope includes the construction of bridges totaling 2,700 meters in length, as well as the development and widening of 11.6 kilometers of the existing road. Once complete, this phase will significantly boost the overall capacity of Al Qudra Road and reduce travel time from 9.4 minutes to just 2.8 minutes.Enhancing ConnectivityThe project also includes upgrading the intersection between Al Qudra Road and the street connecting Arabian Ranches with Dubai Studio City, through the construction of a 600-meter bridge on Al Qudra Road comprising four lanes in each direction. This bridge will improve traffic flow along both Al Qudra Road and the street connecting Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studio City.Additionally, the intersection with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street will be upgraded through the construction of a 700-meter bridge with seven lanes in both directions. The scope also includes the construction of auxiliary ramps, with two lanes each, to enable smooth directional transitions without impacting main traffic flow.The works further involve the construction of a 500-meter bridge to facilitate traffic movement from Al Qudra Road towards Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street in the direction of Jebel Ali, along with a 900-meter bridge to serve traffic heading towards the city center and Dubai International Airport.To support accessibility to surrounding developments, the project includes the construction of 3 kilometers of service roads along both sides of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street.Future DevelopmentsIn a subsequent phase, RTA will develop a new road within the southern section of the development zone, linking it to Emirates Road. This will enhance ingress and egress to and from neighboring developments, in addition to increasing the number of lanes on both sides of Emirates Road to strengthen connectivity with adjacent projects.