DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced several traffic diversions on both sides of Sheikh Zayed Road, between Interchanges 2 and 3 starting Friday, 10th March.
This will enable the completion of works on roads and bridges forming part of Al Wasl Street Improvements Project at Interchange 2.5, the authority said, adding that the diversions, which cover Umm Al Shaif Street, Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Al Zomorrud Street, will remain in place from March 2017 until July 2018. Meanwhile, alternative roads will be provided. .
Nabeel Mohammed Saleh, Director of Roads, RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, said, “Phase I of traffic diversions on Umm Al Shaif Street had been completed. Phase II will start this coming Friday with the closing of the existing roundabout along with the service road parallel to the Sheikh Zayed Road seaside. There will be two temporary roundabouts for entering and exiting Sheikh Zayed Road during the construction period.”
“Phase II of the traffic diversions, mainland side of Sheikh Zayed Road, will start on Friday, 24th March, and include part of Latifa bint Hamdan Street, which will become a one-way street. The alternative route for motorists coming from First Al Khail Street is to head west, and then turn left to Al Jarena Street, and moving all the way to Street No. 3A. A U-Turn will replace the existing roundabout on Al Zomorrud Street together with entries and exits on both streets.
“The diversions underway are required for constructing several bridges providing a direct link with Al Wasl Street (West) passing through Umm Al Shaif Street to Al Khail Street (East), Latifa bint Hamdan Street and the Sheikh Zayed Road (North and South). These bridges will considerably ease the traffic flow on Sheikh Zayed Road, and significantly save the time and effort of road users,” added Nabeel.
He called on road users to follow the directional signs for alternative routes, and adhere to the speed limits displayed to ensure their safety and realise RTA’s vision of “Safe and Smooth Transport for All”.
- Sheena Amos