Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a significant temporary road closure affecting motorists in the Al Warqa district. Starting at 1:00 AM on Sunday, December 28, 2025, the entrance to Al Warqa 1 Street from Ras Al Khor Road will be completely closed for a 24-hour period ending at 1:00 AM on Monday, December 29.
The closure is part of the ongoing Al Warqa Area Access and Exit Development Project, which represents a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative. During this period, drivers are advised to utilize alternative routes including Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Algeria Street, and Tripoli Street to navigate around the affected area.
This temporary measure facilitates critical construction work that forms part of a broader transportation upgrade scheduled for completion by year-end. The ambitious project encompasses multiple improvements: construction of additional entry and exit points directly connecting to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, complete redevelopment of Al Warqa 1 Street, conversion of existing roundabouts into smart signalized intersections, and enhancements to street lighting and parking facilities.
Upon completion, the infrastructure project is projected to significantly benefit over 350,000 residents through substantially improved accessibility. Engineering assessments indicate the upgrades will increase Al Warqa 1 Street’s capacity by 30% while dramatically reducing travel times by approximately 80%—from 20 minutes to just 3.5 minutes. Additionally, the optimized road network will shorten trip distances from 5.7 kilometers to 1.5 kilometers, representing a major efficiency improvement for daily commuters.