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Motorist alert: Major road closure, traffic diversion in UAE

Dubai - Motorists have been advised to use alternative roads.

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Published: Tue 17 Apr 2018, 8:54 AM

Last updated: Tue 17 Apr 2018, 11:04 AM

Motorists experienced significant delays in parts of Dubai during the rush hour commute on Tuesday morning.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) posted on its official Twitter handle a notification for commuters heading towards Deira about a temporary traffic diversion in the area.
"Expected delays in traffic from Airport tunnel heading towards Deira due to a temporary traffic diversion in the area. Please use the alternative routes such as Nadd Al Hamar Street, Rebat Street and the internal streets in Umm Ramoul to reach your destination," the transport authority said on Twitter.

In the capital, the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport has announced the partial road closure on Hodariyat Bridge from April 17 to 20 to carry out general maintenance work. The department made the announcement on their social media channels regarding the partial closure of two fast lanes approaching the bridge on both direction.
Meanwhile, two accidents stalled traffic on the E311  Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road close to IMG Worlds of Adventure towards Dubai, according to Google Map reports.

An accident was also reported on D63 Umm Suqeim Road near Al Barsha, causing congestion and further tailbacks towards Dubai.

 

Motorists have been advised to use alternative roads.



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