UAE traffic alert: RTA announces partial closure of Dubai’s Al Maktoum Bridge during Ramadan

In order to avoid traffic congestion, the RTA urged motorists to use alternate routes

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RTA announces alternate routes to avoid traffic congestion
RTA announces alternate routes to avoid traffic congestion
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Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced partial closure of Al Maktoum Bridge as of March 30. During the holy month of Ramadan, the bridge will be closed from Mondays to Saturdays, six days a week.

The bridge will be closed from 1:00am to 6:00am from Mondays to Saturdays, 6 days per week, during the month of Ramadan.

“Check out the alternative routes to easily reach your destination, coinciding with the closure of Al Maktoum Bridge as of Thursday, March 30, from Mondays to Saturdays, 6 days per week, during the month of Ramadan from 1:00 am to 6:00 am,” the RTA tweeted on Thursday.

Alternative routes:

➡️ Al Garhoud Bridge ➡️ Business Bay Bridge ➡️ Al Shindagha Tunnel ➡️ The Infinity Bridge

During the closure, traffic will be diverted to alternative routes Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Bridge, Al Shindagha Tunnel and The Infinity Bridge, the RTA said.

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