Dubai imposes evening truck ban on Emirates road stretch starting 2025
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Authorities in Dubai have announced new restrictions on truck movement along Emirates Road during evening peak hours, effective January 1, 2025. The restrictions will apply from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm on the stretch between Al Awir Street and Sharjah, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and enhance road safety.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said, “This will enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion, and increase road capacity for private vehicles on the designated streets, while improving road safety standards across the emirate.”
This initiative is part of the RTA’s broader strategy to “expand the truck movement ban on key roads in Dubai.” Earlier this year, in April 2024, the RTA enforced an expanded ban on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road during both morning and evening peak hours. The new regulations on Emirates Road mark a continuation of this policy, targeting key routes prone to heavy traffic.
In addition to Emirates Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, truck movement is already prohibited on major roads such as Al Ittihad Street and Meydan Street. Furthermore, a 16-hour ban, from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, remains in place on Sheikh Zayed Road and several roads near residential areas close to Sharjah, including Al Mizhar, Al Muhaisnah, and Oud Al Muteena.
The RTA's measures aim to improve traffic flow and prioritize road safety for private vehicles and residents, ensuring smoother commutes and better utilization of road infrastructure across the emirate.