New Upgrades At Nad Al Hamar Intersection To Cut Travel Times

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a major road improvement project to ease traffic congestion at the busy Nad Al Hamar Intersection. The works include adding a new 850-metre lane near Nasser Bin Lootah Mosque, for vehicles heading from Ras Al Khor Road towards Nad Al Hamar Intersection, and also widening the storage lane for vehicles from Al Rabat Street turning left towards Nad Al Hamar.

Once complete, the new lane will increase vehicle capacity from 4,800 to 6,400 vehicles per hour, cutting travel times from 15 minutes to 11 minutes.

The upgrades will benefit commuters heading to Nad Al Hamar, Rashidiya, Al Qusais, and Dubai International Airport, improving connectivity between residential areas and key destinations. 

Part of RTA's 2025 Rapid Traffic Improvements, and scheduled for completion by the end of August, the project aims to boost capacity and reduce delays during peak hours.

RTA begins work on a new 850-metre road link from Ras Al Khor St to Nad Al Hamar junction, along with expanding the left-turn storage lane from Al Rebat St to Nad Al Hamar. The project increases capacity by 33% (from 4,800 to 6,400 vehicles per hour), reduces travel time from 15… pic.twitter.com/4eAHRM46ZE

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 13, 2025