The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is stepping up its game to make commuting in Dubai a hell lot easier.

It recently opened the first phase of the 7th Interchange Improvement Project as well as Al Yalayes and Al Asayel Roads Improvement Project.

These two projects will significantly reduce the traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) by diverting part of the traffic to Al Yalayes Road and on to the parallel roads including Al Asayel Rd, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road.

It will also enhance the link between SZR and both Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road.

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RTA took to Twitter to announce the news

The 1st phase of the 7th interchange, Al Yalayes and Al Asayel Road Project has opened today. Watch the video to discover the features of the project and how it will enhance the link between SZR & both Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. https://t.co/qmvlUCpE4e

— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) September 15, 2018

The project will also ease the traffic flow on the SZR by diverting part of the traffic to Al Yalayes Road and on to the parallel roads.#DubaiRoads#DubaiProjects

— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) September 15, 2018

These projects are also set to provide additional entry/exit points for “community developments” in areas such as Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, and Jebel Ali Development Project.

Here’s how the roads will link with each other

.@RTA_Dubai opens Phase 1 of 7th Interchange, and Al Yalayes and Al Asayel Road Projects. #Dubai
https://t.co/N86vQo2Gkl pic.twitter.com/zG5ypo4ofa

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 15, 2018

As per HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General & Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, these projects will increase the capacity of Al Yalayes Road to 20 thousand vehicles per hour in both directions.

“They will also cut short the transit time between the 7th Interchange on the SZR and the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to as low as 4 minutes,” he further added.