Dubai RTA has officially closed the entry and exit points from the Al Barsha South area to the Umm Suqeim Street due to the start of a new road expansion project. Read the complete details about it below.

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Why did Dubai RTA close the Al Barsha Street area?

In May 2025, Dubai RTA announced a new infrastructure expansion project, called the Umm Suqeim Street Development Project. The authorities have now closed the entry and exit points for the Umm Suqeim Street from the Al Barsha South area to begin construction.

The Umm Suqeim Street Development Project costs Dh332 million, and it has already been completed 70 per cent. The development project also includes the construction of an 800 meters four-lane tunnel to ease the traffic congestion.

Dubai RTA suggests alternate routes

For all the motorists heading towards the Umm Suqeim Street from the Al Barsha South area can now opt for the alternative routes highlighted as per Dubai RTA:

• Hessa Street
• Al Hadaeq Street
• Dubai Science Complex exit
• Street 31 (near ENOC station)

Umm Suqeim Al Qudra corridor to ease traffic congestion

All of this construction is a part of the mega Umm Suqeim Al Qudra corridor that is 16 km in length. 

This project is being built between Jumeirah Street and Emirates Road. It consists of tunnels and the revamping of roundabouts and roads for ease of traffic. It will include the construction of four bridges and three tunnels, which together will be 4.1 kilometres long.

This road project will revamp six key intersections that include the Umm Suqeim Street, Jumeirah Street, Al Wasl Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, First Al Khail Street, Al Asayel Street, and Al Khail Road.

Our verdict

Dubai RTA has been consistently working towards the betterment of the city’s infrastructure and transportation. The new Umm Suqeim Development Project is set to offer motorists a stress-free travel and commute. It will also add to the city’s development and expansion.