Dubai: Starting tomorrow, January 16, Al Shindagha Tunnel will be closed for two months in the direction of Deira to Bur Dubai. On Friday, January 14, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced it will temporarily close the tunnel in one direction to complete the link between the newly constructed Infinity Bridge and other new bridges with Al Shindagha Tunnel.
If you were using Al Shindagha Tunnel to travel from Deira to Bur Dubai, here are the alternative routes to use during the temporary closure of the tunnel, according to RTA.
What are the alternative routes for Al Shindagha Tunnel?
RTA posted the alternative routes on their official social media channels on Monday, January 14. Here are the roads drivers can take during the two-month closure of the Al Shindagha Tunnel:
Coming from Deira Island: Head straight to the Infinity Bridge towards Bur Dubai and Jumeirah via the upper bridge (2D).
From Abu Baker Al Siddique Road: Turn left at the intersection on Gulf Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge towards Bur Dubai and Jumeirah via the upper bridge (2D).
From Al Mamzar: Keep going on Gulf Street passing by the intersection of Abu Baker Al Siddique Road in the direction of the Infinity Bridge towards Bur Dubai and Jumeirah via the upper bridge (2D).
If you are using the intersection of Omar Bin Al Khattab Street: Keep going in the direction of Infinity bridge via the Corniche Road. Then take the JN13 route towards the upper bridge (2D) and then in the direction of Bur Dubai and Jumeirah.
Traffic from the intersection of Al Musalla (JN5): Head to the intersection of Omar Bin Al Khattab and turn left in the direction of the Infinity Bridge. Then keep going straight to Al Musalla Street, then to Corniche Road towards the Infinity Bridge of the surface intersection - JN13.
From Palm Deira Metro Station and bus station: Head to Corniche Road and the Infinity Bridge via the surface road under the upper bridge - JN13.
Why is Al Shindagha Tunnel closed?
The tunnel has been closed to complete the link between the newly constructed Infinity Bridge and other new bridges with Al Shindagha Tunnel. The closure on Sunday will accompany the opening of Infinity Bridge for traffic. The new bridge has been constructed next to the Shindagha Tunnel over Dubai Creek.
The transport authority also advises motorists to follow the directional signs and use the Infinity Bridge as an alternative to reach their destination.
