Permit for Major Road Diversion Dubai – RTA Application and Requirements

A permit for major road diversion is required by the RTA whenever road works, construction, or events necessitate the temporary closure and diversion of a primary or arterial road in Dubai. Major road diversions affect high-traffic corridors and require detailed planning, extended approval timelines, and comprehensive safety equipment deployment. HMJ Contracting manages the full permit application process for major road diversions across Dubai. Call +971 50 778 9046.

What Qualifies as a Major Road Diversion?

The RTA classifies a diversion as major when it involves the temporary closure of a primary distributor road, arterial road, dual carriageway, or highway section where traffic volumes are significant and the diversion affects a wide area. Examples include closures on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Emirates Road, major interchange approaches, and primary distributor roads connecting key districts.

What the RTA Requires for a Major Road Diversion Permit

• Detailed road diversion plan showing the full alternative routing with all signing positions and distances
• Traffic impact assessment demonstrating the diversion route can handle the redirected traffic volume
• Traffic management drawings prepared to RTA standard
• Equipment schedule specifying TMA units, crash cushions, barriers, and advance warning signage
• Project programme with proposed closure dates, duration, and working hours
• Coordination documentation with Dubai Police where required

Approval Timeline

Major road diversion permits require longer approval timelines than minor diversions — typically three weeks or more depending on project complexity and the roads affected. Early submission is essential. HMJ recommends engaging at least four weeks before the proposed closure date to allow time for document preparation, submission, RTA review, and any amendment requests.

HMJ’s Major Road Diversion Permit Service

HMJ manages the entire process — from initial diversion route assessment through document preparation, RTA NOC submission, and physical implementation with all required safety equipment on the day. See also our major road diversion permit guide and our traffic diversion services page. Call +971 50 778 9046.