Driver alert: Road closure in Dubai this weekend

Thursday, 6 May 2021 18:54

By ARN News Staff

The loop, leading to Emirates Road, in the direction of Sharjah, around Al Ruwayyah Interchange will be closed this weekend.

The closure will be in place from 12:00 am on Friday, May 7 until 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 8.

Motorists coming from Dubai, via Dubai-Al Ain Road will be the ones affected.

The Roads and Transport Authority has called on drivers to use alternative routes and follow the directional signs on-site.

Please follow the directional signs on-site and use alternative routes to reach your destination, as shown on the map. pic.twitter.com/KGCgZJPA8g
— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 6, 2021

For road users in #Dubai, please be informed about the closure of the loop leading to Emirates Rd. in the direction of Sharjah, for those coming from Dubai via Dubai-Al Ain Rd., starting Friday, May 7, at 12 AM until Saturday, May 8, at 4 PM.
— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 6, 2021

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