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Driver alert: Road closure in Dubai this weekend

Thursday, 27 May 2021 21:35

By ARN News Staff

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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is advising motorists to watch out for a partial road closure this weekend at the interchange of Emirates Road and Dubai-Al Ain Road.

It will affect those travelling east-bound towards Al Ain and wish to turn south on Emirates Road in the direction of Abu Dhabi.

The free right turn at the interchange (towards Abu Dhabi) will be closed from 12:00 am on Friday, May 28 until 6:00 am on Sunday, May 30.

The RTA has called on drivers to use alternative routes and follow the directional signs on-site.

Please follow the directional signs on-site and use alternative routes to reach your destination, as shown on the map. pic.twitter.com/afq4dHST01
— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 27, 2021

For road users in #Dubai, please be informed about the closure of the free right turn at the interchange of Emirates Rd. with Dubai-Al Ain Rd. towards Abu Dhabi, for those coming from Dubai via Dubai-Al Ain Rd., starting Friday, May 28, at 12 AM, until Sunday, May 30, at 6 AM.
— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 27, 2021

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