RTA: One Stream of Sheikh Zayed Road towards Dubai to be closed for 8 Hours |
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Dubai (United Arab Emirates): It was announced by Roads & Transport AuthorityRoads & Transport Authority
(Traffic & Roads Agency) that one stream of Sheikh Zayed Road to the direction of Dubai will be closed in the sector between the 7th & 9th Interchange on Friday 8 August 2008, from 02:00 am to 10:00 am of the same day. Adel Al-Marzooqi, Director of Right of Ways Services Dep't at RTARTA Traffic & Roads Agency, reassured users of Sheikh Zayed Road that Traffic & Roads Agency will divert traffic to the other stream of the Road such that it will be a two-way road, as shown in the attached drawing.
"Road closure will be carried out in coordination with the General HQ of Dubai Police and will last for 8 hours only starting from 02.00 am up to 10.00 am of the same day to allow for construction of an overhead pedestrian bridge across the road. The crossing will ensure full safety & protection of pedestrians crossing between the two sides of the Road. The contracting company will place all directional & guidance signage in accordance with the procedures applicable at the RTARTA, and the stipulations provided for in the Traffic Diversions Manual. All safety measures will be in place to ensure protection of workers and road users as well.
"Police patrols will be carried out to streamline traffic flow at the time of implementing the diversion so as to avoid traffic accidents, as agreed to in the coordinative meeting recently held with Dubai Police.
"In this regard RTARTA renews its commitment to ensure safety of road users, including motorists and pedestrians, and reiterates that it will put every effort to expand & develop road infrastructure in the emirate of Dubai to keep abreast of the rapid urban development & advancement witnessed by the emirate in all fields.
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© Press Release 2008
from Roads & Transport Authority
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