Key Abu Dhabi bridge reopens after partial closure

Friday, 25 June 2021 13:19

By ARN News Centre

Musaffah Bridge in the UAE capital reopened to traffic after being closed to carry out a security exercise.

Abu Dhabi Police took to their official social media handles to inform motorists that traffic "in both directions" has resumed.

#تنويه |

تلفت القيادة العامة لشرطة أبوظبي عناية السائقين إلى فتح حركة السير على "جسر مصفح" بالاتجاهين.#شرطة_أبوظبي #Notice |

Abu Dhabi Police inform motorists that traffic has resumed on Musaffah Bridge on both directions.#AbuDhabiPolice
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) June 25, 2021

The bridge was closed between 7:00 am and 9:00 am on Friday as Abu Dhabi Police carried out a "security exercise", in order to "test preparedness and enhance efficiency".

#Notice |
The #AbuDhabiPolice GHQ, in cooperation with its partners, is carrying out a security exercise near Musaffah Bridge on Friday (tomorrow)June 25, 2021; in order to test preparedness and enhance efficiency.
The bridge will be closed from 7am to 9am.
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) June 24, 2021

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