Sharjah Corniche road wears a new look

Photos by M. Sajjad/ Khaleej Times

Sharjah — The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) on Tuesday unblocked the Lagoon Corniche road after only six-day partial closure to carry out maintenance and development works. 

According to a senior official, the Authority had to intensify repair works to finish on time and reopen the arterial road despite a three-day postponement of work due to the demise of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. 

Eng Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Al Hajiri, Director of Sharjah RTA for Roads Affairs

Eng Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Al Hajiri, Director of Sharjah RTA for Roads Affairs, said the Lagoon Corniche road from the Majaz-3 to the Khalid Lake has been partially closed from Sunday, January 25 to Tuesday, February 03, in completion of earlier road development phases. 

“The traffic flow was diverted to the opposite direction to be only one lane in the direction of Al Khalidiya Bridge and two lanes on the way to Al Qasba Channel Bridge.”

Part of the asphalt layer on three lanes of the road, 10.95m wide, were removed, renewed, painted, and marked again during the third phase of the project, which also includes some amendments to the road, he added. 

Eng Al Hajiri said the U-turns on the road have been widened to increase the capacity of these openings in line with the increasing development of the Lagoon area. 

“Pedestrian crossings, up to the latest standards and specifications, have been built and coloured in white and red to boost traffic safety on this important road while old crossings were renovated as well.” 

The maintenance works, to be done in collaboration with the Sharjah Police headquarters, is meant to give a boost to traffic flow, curb traffic accidents, and ensure road users’ safety, he affirmed. 

Eng Al Hajiri said the project is in pursuance to the instructions of directives of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, includes three lanes. 

“All road and transport projects are designed to accommodate current and future needs of urban expansion in the region, enhance traffic flow, and raise the standard of living of residents therein.” 

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority is dedicated to improve the quality of roads to cope with the underway plans for urban development and economic and tourism, as well as the steady increase of population and the movement of transport. 

“Customers can reach our Call Centre 24/7 at (600525252) to submit their feedbacks, inquiries, suggestions and complaints.” 

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority is running a fleet of 4,800 taxis operated by four franchise companies, apart from 224 public buses – MCV and King Long, all driven by 12,064 drivers.

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