Dubai commuters could soon see significantly shorter journeys as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) moves forward with Phase II of the Hessa Street development. The upgrade is expected to reduce travel time along the corridor from 24 minutes to just five minutes, easing congestion across one of the city's busiest east-west routes.
Hessa Street Phase II: Expanding Capacity
Stretching three kilometres between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Phase II will double road capacity from 4,000 vehicles per hour to 8,000 vehicles per hour in each direction.
Nearly 650,000 residents across 10 communities are expected to benefit, including:
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) - Al Barsha South - Arjan - Dubai Science Park - Jumeirah Lakes Towers - Barsha Heights - The Greens - Emirates Hills
Currently handling close to 500,000 trips daily, Hessa Street serves as a key link across the city.
Major Infrastructure Upgrades
Phase II of the Hessa Street development includes:
- 8,835 metres of bridges - A 480-metre, two-lane tunnel connecting traffic from JVC towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road - Three upgraded multi-level interchanges
The Al Khail Road and Hessa Street junction will see a second-level ramp directing traffic towards Abu Dhabi and a third-level flyover linking Al Khail Road to Hessa Street towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The redesigned interchange is expected to handle up to 18,200 vehicles per hour.
Cycling and Sustainable Transport Links
Aligned with Dubai's sustainable mobility goals, the project will introduce a 10.4km cycling and e-scooter track connecting Dubai Hills and Dubai Motor City.
Phase I, due for completion in early 2026, includes a 13.5km track running from Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills, as well as pedestrian and cycling bridges over Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.
Transforming Daily Commutes
Once completed, the Hessa Street development aims to significantly reduce congestion, streamline traffic flow, and reshape daily commuting patterns across some of Dubai's fastest-growing communities.
For the hundreds of thousands who rely on this corridor, cutting travel time from 24 minutes to five represents one of the most impactful RTA road upgrades in the city's recent history.
