No buses allowed to enter Dubai airport tunnel

The sign board shows that bus and trucks are not allowed in Airport tunnel road

Dubai - The rule was made effective from Sunday.

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By Staff Reporter

Published: Wed 24 Feb 2016, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Sun 28 Feb 2016, 9:45 PM

All categories of buses, including school buses, have been banned inside Dubai's airport tunnel. The only exceptions are Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) buses and 14-seater light buses.
The rule was made effective from Sunday.
Maitha bin Udai, CEO of the RTA's traffic and roads agency, said the decision was made based on studies to address issues such as congestion along the roads leading to the tunnel, and the poor air quality inside.
"We've made this decision looking at the potential implications of any major accidents inside the tunnel due to its proximity to the airport, as well being right under the airport runway," said bin Udai.
Alternate routes such as Itihad Road, Shaikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Algeria Road and Academic City Road can be used by buses.
dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com

Staff Reporter

Published: Wed 24 Feb 2016, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Sun 28 Feb 2016, 9:45 PM

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