{"id":77774,"date":"2024-01-22T13:55:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T09:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=77774"},"modified":"2024-01-22T13:55:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T09:55:08","slug":"rta-road-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/rta-road-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Road Upgrades Reduced Travel Time By 50% In Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is always the news everyone eagerly awaits&#8230; RTA&#8217;s 14 road upgrades are turning heads as travel times get a 50% cut time! In other words, your rides are about to get smoother, all thanks to RTA&#8230;<\/p>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/CAxbo8KC2A0y4\" width=\"480\" height=\"301\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/excited-CAxbo8KC2A0y4\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>14 different locations across Dubai just received a major revamp<\/h2>\n<p>In 2023, the Roads and Transport Authority revealed the successful implementation of traffic enhancements across 14 locations in Dubai. These solutions proved to be a game-changer, cutting travel time by 50% in certain areas while boosting vehicle capacity by up to 25% on several streets.<\/p>\n<p>Accelerating progress, the Roads and Transport Authority has successfully concluded improvement initiatives as part of the Rapid Traffic Improvements Plan. Beyond just roads, it&#8217;s about keeping Dubai&#8217;s traffic fluid, roads efficient, and safety paramount amid the city&#8217;s vibrant expansion and growing population.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2Y535Gpjsx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; 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These solutions contributed to cutting travel times by up to 50% at certain locations and enhanced the vehicular capacity of numerous roads by as much as 25%.<br \/>\nTo read the full news, visit\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OelKHeUoRl\">pic.twitter.com\/OelKHeUoRl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RTA (@rta_dubai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rta_dubai\/status\/1748978859389718930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>This is all about paving the way for Dubai&#8217;s best city living&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>Abdulla Yousef Al Ali, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA said,<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Carrying out these improvements is a testament to RTA\u2019s commitment of executing the directives of our leaders. Our efforts are geared towards accommodating the emirate&#8217;s demographic and urban expansion through continual advancements in the infrastructure sector. Our objective is to expand the road network&#8217;s capacity and align with Dubai&#8217;s sustainable growth, which would ultimately ensure the happiness and well-being of the population and make Dubai the best city for living.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"adsolut-article\"><\/div>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t worry, more streets are also getting a makeover&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>He added,<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The improvements are set to continue throughout 2024. The plan includes executing multiple projects aimed at enhancing traffic flow across 31 sites in the emirate. Main areas include Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Awir Street, Abu Baker Al Siddique street, Al Rebat Street, Al Khail Road, and Al Meydan Street.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iSCrSHvMydo\">Watch The Lovin Dubai Show: Traffic: Travel Time Cut By 50% In Parts<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"top-row\" class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">\n<div id=\"owner\" class=\"item style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iSCrSHvMydo?si=vyVFUV1tTAyQW9AO\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/hessa-million-project\/\">ALSO READ: Dubai Announces A AED689 Million Project To Improve Traffic On Hessa Street<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Get the latest Dubai news direct to your phone RN!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Download The Lovin Dubai app for free RIGHT HERE (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">App Store<\/a>) (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Play Store<\/a>) to get the latest trending stories to your phone.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"newsletter-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.us11.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a9f4ce5f4cf42df02a2fcfd19&amp;id=584330a937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our Newsletter.<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best of your city straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"article-author-meta-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is always the news everyone eagerly awaits&#8230; RTA&#8217;s 14 road upgrades are turning heads as travel times get a 50% cut time! 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These solutions contributed to cutting travel times by up to 50% at certain locations and enhanced the vehicular capacity of numerous roads by as much as 25%.<br \/>\nTo read the full news, visit\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OelKHeUoRl\">pic.twitter.com\/OelKHeUoRl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RTA (@rta_dubai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rta_dubai\/status\/1748978859389718930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>This is all about paving the way for Dubai&#8217;s best city living&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>Abdulla Yousef Al Ali, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA said,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Carrying out these improvements is a testament to RTA\u2019s commitment of executing the directives of our leaders. Our efforts are geared towards accommodating the emirate&#8217;s demographic and urban expansion through continual advancements in the infrastructure sector. Our objective is to expand the road network&#8217;s capacity and align with Dubai&#8217;s sustainable growth, which would ultimately ensure the happiness and well-being of the population and make Dubai the best city for living.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"adsolut-article\"><\/div>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t worry, more streets are also getting a makeover&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>He added,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The improvements are set to continue throughout 2024. The plan includes executing multiple projects aimed at enhancing traffic flow across 31 sites in the emirate. Main areas include Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Awir Street, Abu Baker Al Siddique street, Al Rebat Street, Al Khail Road, and Al Meydan Street.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iSCrSHvMydo\">Watch The Lovin Dubai Show: Traffic: Travel Time Cut By 50% In Parts<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"top-row\" class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">\n<div id=\"owner\" class=\"item style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"embed_block","embed_item":"<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iSCrSHvMydo?si=vyVFUV1tTAyQW9AO\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/hessa-million-project\/\">ALSO READ: Dubai Announces A AED689 Million Project To Improve Traffic On Hessa Street<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Get the latest Dubai news direct to your phone RN!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Download The Lovin Dubai app for free RIGHT HERE (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">App Store<\/a>) (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Play Store<\/a>) to get the latest trending stories to your phone.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"newsletter-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.us11.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a9f4ce5f4cf42df02a2fcfd19&amp;id=584330a937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our Newsletter.<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best of your city straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"article-author-meta-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"}],"legacy_image":"","legacy_full_image":"","type_of_video":"Self Hosted","lovin_video_link":false,"lovin_video_link_webm":false,"video_thumbnail":false,"disable_lovin_hearts":false,"lovin_heart_title":"","show_sponsor":false,"sponsor_name_copy":"","sponsor_image":false,"sponsor_name":"","sponsor_content":"","sponsor_website":"","sponsor_facebook":"","sponsor_twitter":"","sponsor_tiktok":"","sponsor_instagram":"","enable_reveal_feature":false,"reveal_image":false,"featured_for_app":false,"legacy_meta_tags":"","is_guest_user":false,"episode_number":"","embed_code":"","episode_introduction":""},"image_feature":null,"author_name":"Sandra Emam","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77774"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4375"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77774"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77774\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}