Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012
Gulf News
Sharjah Motorists have to gear themselves to face a partial road closure at National Paints roundabout in June, it was announced yesterday.
The announcement was made after Sharjah Police and the Ministry of Public Works met to discuss the second phase of the Emirates Road Development Project, which will be carried out at National Paints roundabout on June 22.
An official at Sharjah Police said the roundabout, which connects with Industrial Area 5, will be closed and traffic will be diverted to alternative routes in order to maintain the smooth flow of traffic on the roads without causing any congestion.
“The road works will be carried out as per schedule at the roundabout,” the police official said. However, the officer did not give a date for the completion of the project.
The road work project also includes developing and expanding National Paints bridge, as well as developing the five main intersections in the area, including Sharjah Ring Road, National Paints, King Abdul Aziz Intersection, University City and Al Dhaid intersection.
“The expansion project will upgrade Emirates Road to five lanes in both directions and will have a service road 12 kilometres long. The project also includes part of Dubai as the two emirates will share the same sewerage network along the road,” said the police official.
He added that the Emirates Road Development Project is one of the most strategic projects conducted so far that aims to ensure a smooth traffic flow for motorists travelling to and from the northern emirates.
By Mariam M. Al Serkal?Staff Reporter
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