Abu Dhabi: The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has recently opened the tunnel, channelling the traffic from the extension of Al Salam Street towards Al Maqta Bridge. The tunnel had been partially closed for maintenance works for about two weeks.
The maintenance works included renovation of lights and replacement of faulty ones, repainting of road markings and yellow lines on both sides of the tunnel, treating the surface, grouting the dividing lines and cracks with special materials, refurbishing the tunnel body, repairing the concrete surfaces, and repainting and cleaning the tunnel walls, said a statement issued by the municipality.
The tunnel leading to Al Maqta is vitally important as it is a key corridor of traffic outbound from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain, Dubai and the Western Region.
The full opening of the tunnel will ease the traffic flow and minimise the congestion on this vital road; particularly during peak hours.
Thus it contributes to the Municipality's efforts to improve and upgrade roads, provide advanced services and bring traffic safety in line with the international standards, said the statement.
