{
  "id": 7095159,
  "title": "Driving on Al Safa Street? Dubai announces major traffic changes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/driving-on-al-safa-street-dubai-announces-major-traffic-changes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T09:22:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/driving-on-al-safa-street-dubai-announces-major-traffic-changes-1.500672890"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented significant traffic changes on Al Safa Street as part of a major development project aimed at enhancing traffic flow and reducing journey times. The RTA revealed that traffic moving in both directions on Al Safa Street has been redirected onto new roads that flank the construction zone, allowing ongoing development while keeping vehicles moving.\n\nThe Al Safa Street Development Project encompasses various improvements, including modifications to intersections, entrances, and exits, as well as the addition of new traffic lanes. The RTA emphasized that these changes are crucial for ensuring smooth traffic movement and improving overall efficiency and safety throughout the project's duration.\n\nIn particular, the intersection between Al Satwa Street and Al Multaqa Street is being reorganized for traffic flow in both directions. The authority also highlighted upgrades to access points, such as increasing the number of entry and exit lanes, and introducing free-flow U-turn lanes on Al Safa Street.\n\nTo minimize disruptions during construction, motorists are advised to plan their trips in advance and adhere to the directional signs installed around the affected area. Dubai RTA further offered a 50% discount on driver licensing services for individuals with special needs. Additionally, the authority has been intensifying night-time road maintenance and rehabilitation efforts, with the potential to cut waiting times on key roads by up to 15% during peak hours.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has introduced a series of traffic diversions on Al Safa Street as work progresses on a major development project designed to improve traffic flow, shorten journey times and make access to the area easier. The RTA said traffic travelling in both directions on Al Safa Street has been diverted onto newly constructed roads running alongside the project’s…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "How Dubai issues 119,000 driving licences in six months",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/how-dubai-issues-119-000-driving-licences-in-six-months",
        "published": "2026-09-13T10:03:53.000Z"
      }
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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."
}