Dubai: RTA announces partial operating hours on Al Maktoum bridge till January 16

Due to maintenance works, the bridge will be closed during specific hours from October 27

Published: Thu 19 Sep 2024, 6:34 PM

Updated: Sun 27 Oct 2024, 10:08 AM

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Dubai's Al Maktoum Bridge will be not be accessible during specific hours until January 16, 2025, due to maintenance works, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Thursday.

Starting October 27, the bridge, which serves as an arterial route for numerous motorists, will be closed from Monday to Saturday from 11pm to 5am and for 24 hours on Sundays. Motorists have been urged to plan their journey in advance and use alternative routes to reach their destination on time.

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Here are the alternative routes that motorists can use:

From Deira to Bur Dubai:

Infinity Bridge through Baniyas Road, Al Khaleej Street, and Corniche Street.
Al Shindagha Tunnel through Baniyas Road and Al Khaleej Street.
Al Garhoud Bridge through Baniyas Road and Sheikh Rashid Road.
Business Bay Crossing Bridge through Baniyas Road, Sheikh Rashid Road and Rebat Street.

From Bur Dubai to Deira:

Infinity Bridge or Al Shindagha Tunnel through Tariq Bin Ziyad Road, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Khaleej Street.
Al Garhoud Bridge through Oud Metha Road and Sheikh Rashid Road.
Business Bay Crossing Bridge through Oud Metha and Al Khail Road Dubai.

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