{
  "id": 3741945,
  "title": "Dubai to open two new lanes on Emirates Road on August 30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/dubai-to-open-two-new-lanes-on-emirates-road-on-august-30",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T12:55:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-to-open-two-new-lanes-on-emirates-road-on-august-30-1.500654332"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will introduce a 5-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road on August 30, adding two lanes for traffic heading from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi. The project aims to alleviate congestion on one of the primary routes linking Dubai with Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, especially during peak hours.\n\nThe expansion will increase the number of lanes on this stretch from six to eight, raising its capacity from approximately 12,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour. This improvement could potentially reduce journey times by up to 25% during busy periods, according to the RTA.\n\nEmirates Road already accommodates over 240,000 vehicles traveling in both directions daily, carrying private cars, trucks, and serving major roads, residential communities, and industrial and logistics areas. The expansion is part of the RTA's broader strategy to address traffic growth and the increasing urbanization in Dubai and surrounding regions.\n\nThe authority considered traffic studies and anticipated population and urban growth when planning this project, with the goal of ensuring the road network can manage future demand. Since recent upgrades along Emirates Road, such as a new access point, enhanced entry and exit points, and altered traffic at various locations, the latest expansion will contribute to providing more seamless and secure travel experiences while improving connections between Dubai and the Northern Emirates.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 5-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road on August 30, adding two lanes for traffic travelling from Sharjah towards the Wadi Al Amardi area. The expansion is aimed at easing congestion on one of the main routes connecting Dubai with Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, particularly during busy periods. Get updated faster and for FREE:…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}