Road Disruptions in UAE: Comprehensive Guide to Road Diversions and Closures for the Upcoming Weekend
In various parts of the United Arab Emirates, road closures and traffic diversions are currently in effect due to ongoing infrastructure projects and metro expansion works.
Dubai
The Umm Suqeim Street Development Project in Al Barsha South has led to the indefinite closure of entry and exit points. Motorists are being redirected to alternative routes such as Street 31, Dubai Science Complex Exit, Al Hadaeq Street, and Hessa Street. This project includes upgrades to intersections, new bridges, and an 800m tunnel with four lanes in each direction.
Emirates Road in Dubai is undergoing repairs and is expected to fully reopen by August 25, 2025. The project involved resurfacing fast lanes and gradual staged work to minimize traffic disruption.
Traffic at the intersection of King Salman Street and the road to Dubai Harbour is being diverted for bridge construction from July 13, 2025, until the completion of works. Alternative routes for traffic affected by the closure of Al Barsha South include Street 31, Dubai Science Complex Exit, Al Hadaeq Street, and Hessa Street.
Sharjah
From August 9, 12:00 AM to August 11, 11:00 AM 2025, University Road and the Distributor Road towards Sharjah at Al Badi Bridge are temporarily closed due to Etihad Rail construction. Traffic is being diverted through the Al Siyouh Suburb Tunnel towards Eastern Maliha Road.
Abu Dhabi
A partial closure of the intersection between Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street and Al Falah Street is ongoing from August 7 to August 11, 2025, in four stages for maintenance to improve infrastructure efficiency. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
Partial closures on Sweihan Road (E20) and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) are also scheduled from August 9-10, 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Al Ain
A temporary closure at Hazza Bin Sultan Street and Nahyan The First Street intersection is in effect until August 18, 2025.
Impact on Traffic
These closures support infrastructure works including metro expansions, Etihad Rail projects, and roads repairs in the region. Motorists should expect diversions and plan alternative routes accordingly to avoid delays.
In addition to Dubai, infrastructure projects and metro expansion works are causing multiple road closures and traffic diversions in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. Changes to Al Qudra Road in Dubai include the removal of a traffic signal, rerouted traffic flow, and two new signal-free U-turns, with a five-month traffic diversion in place since June 22, 2025, for bridge construction. Main roads and left turns on King Salman Street are closed for motorists traveling from Dubai Marina towards Jumeirah and Dubai Harbour due to the traffic diversion.
Stay updated and plan your commute accordingly to navigate the ongoing road closures and traffic diversions in the UAE.
- Due to the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project in Al Barsha South, motorists in Dubai are being redirected to alternative routes such as Street 31, Dubai Science Complex Exit, Al Hadaeq Street, and Hessa Street.
- The Emirates Road in Dubai is undergoing repairs and is expected to fully reopen by August 25, 2025, causing temporary traffic disruptions.
- In Sharjah, University Road and the Distributor Road towards Sharjah at Al Badi Bridge are temporarily closed due to Etihad Rail construction, with traffic being diverted through the Al Siyouh Suburb Tunnel towards Eastern Maliha Road.
- Partial closures on Sweihan Road (E20) and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) are scheduled in Abu Dhabi from August 9-10, causing traffic diversions and potential delays for motorists.
