Dubai's Al Shindagha Tunnel to partially close over weekend

Friday, 18 September 2020 12:41

Al Shindagha Tunnel in Dubai will be closed for a few hours this weekend, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced.

The closure will be from 12:30 am to 10:30 am on Friday (September 18) and 12:30 am until 8:00 am on Saturday (September 19), the RTA said on Twitter.

Motorists are advised to use Al Maktoum Bridge and Al Garhoud Bridge.

Closure of Al Shindagha Tunnel from Bur Dubai to Deira on Friday, September 18 from 12:30 AM to 10:30 AM and Saturday, September 19 from 12:30 AM until 8 AM. Please use Al Maktoum Bridge and Al Garhoud Bridge to reach your destinations.
— RTA (@rta_dubai) September 17, 2020

The closure will also impact certain bus routes, with the RTA adding that X13, X02, 8, 95, C01, C03, C07, C09, C18, E306 and X23 are likely to face delays.

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