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Driver alert: RTA warns of delays on these Dubai roads

Friday, 22 October 2021 12:46

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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have warned motorists of delays on two key roads in the Emirate on Friday evening.

Taking to their official Twitter handle, the authority informed that delays were expected between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm on Qarn Al Sabkha Rd. (the entrances of Bluewaters Island) and on King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street near to Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Drivers have been advised to take "alternative roads: Sheikh Zayed Rd., Al Marsa St, First Al Khail St. and Hessa St".

#RoadUpdate: A delay is expected on Qarn Al Sabkha Rd. (the entrances of Bluewaters Island) and on King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St. near to Jumeirah Beach Residence on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 October 2021 between 4 PM and 10 PM.
— RTA (@rta_dubai) October 21, 2021

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