Roads and Transport Authority has opened a new 500-metre bridge as part of the ongoing Commercial Centre Roundabout development project, in a move aimed at improving traffic flow and connectivity across Dubai.

The newly opened bridge is designed to ease outbound traffic from Al Bada’a towards 2nd of December Street, while also creating direct links to Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Wasl Street.

According to the RTA, the project will help support increasing traffic volumes in the area, improve access to Sheikh Zayed Road and reduce congestion on surrounding roads.

The Commercial Centre district is considered one of Dubai’s strategically important areas due to its central location and connections to key business and residential zones.

Officials said the latest bridge opening forms part of Dubai’s broader infrastructure expansion strategy focused on improving mobility, supporting urban growth and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Dubai continues to invest heavily in road and transport projects as the emirate’s population and traffic demand continue to grow.

Motorists in Abu Dhabi are being advised to expect delays this weekend after Abu Dhabi Mobility announced a partial closure on Arabian Gulf Street (E20).

According to officials, the closure affects the left lane heading towards Abu Dhabi and is part of ongoing traffic and infrastructure improvement works across the capital.

The temporary closure began at 12am on Friday, May 8, and will remain in effect until 5am on Monday, May 11.

Authorities have urged drivers to plan journeys ahead of time, allow for extra travel time and follow directional signs in the affected area to avoid congestion.

The latest traffic update comes as Abu Dhabi continues infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving traffic flow and road safety across key routes in the emirate.

Delivery riders in Abu Dhabi will soon face new road restrictions aimed at improving safety and easing traffic flow across key highways in the capital.

From May 15, authorities will ban delivery riders from using roads with speed limits of 120kph or higher, according to an announcement by Integrated Transport Centre, also known as Abu Dhabi Mobility.

The new rule also applies to a busy stretch of Sheikh Zayed Street between Sheikh Zayed Bridge and Sheikh Zayed Tunnel.

Officials said the move is designed to enhance road safety and improve traffic movement on some of the emirate’s most heavily used routes.

The decision follows similar measures introduced in Dubai last year, where delivery riders were restricted from using fast lanes on major highways.

Under Dubai’s rules, riders are not allowed to use the two leftmost lanes on roads with five lanes or more. On roads with three or four lanes, the leftmost lane is also off limits.

Authorities across the UAE have increasingly focused on delivery rider safety as the sector continues to grow rapidly alongside demand for food delivery and e-commerce services.