# Dubai converts Al Satwa roundabout into signalised intersection

> Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed the conversion of Al Satwa Roundabout into a signalised intersection on 14 October.

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- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:20:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T14:20:10+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-14
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed the conversion of Al Satwa Roundabout into a signalised intersection on 14 October. The project also included road and infrastructure upgrades. The junction serves traffic on 2nd December Street towards the Trade Centre and Al Satwa in both directions.

WAM reported that the works reduced peak-hour waiting times and queues by up to 60%. This is the maximum reduction stated by RTA; the announcement provides no measurement duration or comparative observation series.

## Data

### Al Satwa junction completion

RTA completed the conversion of the roundabout into a signalised junction and related road works.

Methodology: The peak-hour effect of up to 60% is a result reported by RTA, not presented as an independent measurement.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Completion of the conversion of Al Satwa roundabout to a signalised junction | RTA said the works reduced peak-hour waiting times and queues by up to 60%. | occurred |

Sources: <https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2qm3jr-rta-completes-conversion-satwa-roundabout-into> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/dubai-al-satwa-signalised-intersection-completed-2026/data/dubai-al-satwa-signalised-intersection-completed?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/dubai-al-satwa-signalised-intersection-completed-2026/data/dubai-al-satwa-signalised-intersection-completed?lang=en&format=csv)

### Transport figures stated by the source

Counts and frequencies announced by the source

Methodology: Figures are transcribed from the source announcement and retain its stated service scope and period.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported maximum reduction in peak-hour waits and queues | 60 | percent | 2026-10-14 | observed | upper-bound |

Sources: <https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2qm3jr-rta-completes-conversion-satwa-roundabout-into> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/dubai-al-satwa-signalised-intersection-completed-2026/data/dubai-al-satwa-signalised-intersection-c-metrics?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/dubai-al-satwa-signalised-intersection-completed-2026/data/dubai-al-satwa-signalised-intersection-c-metrics?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Emirates News Agency (WAM)](<https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2qm3jr-rta-completes-conversion-satwa-roundabout-into>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-14)

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