Permit for Minor Road Diversion Dubai – RTA Application for Local Road Closures

A permit for minor road diversion is required when road works or utility projects necessitate the temporary closure of a local, residential, or service road in Dubai. While the documentation is simpler than a major diversion, the RTA still requires a formal permit before any closure takes effect. HMJ Contracting handles minor road diversion permit applications across Dubai. Call +971 50 778 9046.

When a Minor Road Diversion Permit Is Needed

• Utility pipe and cable installation on local roads requiring temporary closure
• Drainage and stormwater works on residential streets
• Building connection works crossing a local road
• Road resurfacing on service roads and internal distributor roads
• Small-scale demolition adjacent to local streets
• Landscaping and kerb works requiring temporary road restriction

Minor vs Major Diversion Permit Requirements

Minor road diversions typically involve shorter advance signing distances, simpler alternative routes, and reduced equipment requirements compared to major road diversions. However, the RTA still requires correctly prepared drawings, a traffic management plan, and appropriate safety equipment at the closure points. Approval timelines are generally shorter — one to two weeks for straightforward applications.

What HMJ Provides

HMJ prepares all required documentation to RTA standard, submits through the RTA NOC portal, and deploys all safety equipment once the permit is approved — barriers, signs, and crash cushions where required. See also our minor road diversion permit guide and road diversion plan service. Call +971 50 778 9046.