Dubai Metro & Etihad Rail Works Trigger Major Road Closures
- Publish date: Tuesday، 22 July 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Expect detours as Dubai Metro Blue Line and Etihad Rail construction kicks off.
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Big things are moving (literally) as the UAE rolls out two major transport upgrades: Dubai Metro’s Blue Line and Etihad Rail. But while the future looks smoother, today’s commute might not — because road closures and diversions are already in place.
Etihad Rail: Sharjah Drivers, Take Note
If you're from Sharjah (or brave the daily drive to Dubai), heads up:
Mleiha Road to Sharjah Ring Road near University Bridge is closed from July 1 to August 30. This is to make space for the Etihad Rail, which will eventually connect all seven emirates and even link the UAE to the rest of the GCC.
Translation: fewer hours stuck in traffic, more time doing literally anything else.
Mirdif Closures: Dubai Metro Blue Line in Action
Dubai’s newest line — the Metro Blue Line — is bringing shiny new stations (one being the world’s tallest metro station, no less). But for now, Mirdif residents and City Centre regulars will need to reroute.
Closures include:
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The roundabout at 5th and 8th Street near City Centre Mirdif
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Diversions toward Algeria Street
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A new access road to the mall’s parking
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U-turns near Ghoroob Square for smoother exits
So yeah, leave earlier if you’re mall-hopping or living nearby.
Academic City: More Cones, Less Speed
In Dubai Academic City, where the Blue Line will serve over 50,000 students by 2029, road work is already underway.
Here’s what’s blocked:
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63 Street in front of the German International School
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Limited access to Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street
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New entry/exit routes for school traffic
It’s part of the UAE’s bigger vision for a “20-minute city” under the Dubai 2040 Master Plan — where essential services are always within 20 minutes from your home.