Traffic update: Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road diversion continues

Monday, 12 February 2024 22:11

By ARN News Staff

Traffic diversion on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road will continue to be in place, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced, as emergency workers clear areas in Jebel Ali of water logging.

In an update on their official social media handle, the authority advised drivers to take alternative routes and warned of delays.

"For those coming from Abu Dhabi, please use Seih Shuaib St. towards Emirates Rd," the post read.

Traffic_update: Road diversion still persists at Sheikh Zayed Rd. in Jebel Ali area and expected delay on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, due to the water accumulation, for those coming from Abu Dhabi, please use Seih Shuaib St. towards Emirates Rd. #RTA’s teams are dealing with…
— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 13, 2024

Traffic diversions were put in place on Tuesday morning after heavy rain left several roads inundated.

Traffic_update: Road diversion still persists at Sheikh Zayed Rd. in Jebel Ali area and expected delay on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, due to the water accumulation, for those coming from Abu Dhabi, please use Seih Shuaib St. towards Emirates Rd. #RTA’s teams are dealing with…
— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 13, 2024

"In Jebel Ali area due to the water accumulation, please use the following alternative routes to reach your destinations:

Traffic_update: Road diversion at Sheikh Zayed Rd. In Jebel Ali area due to the water accumulation, please use the following alternative routes to reach your destinations:
➡️ Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd. and Emirates Road for those heading towards Abu Dhabi
➡️ Seih Shuaib St.…
— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 13, 2024

Earlier, the RTA announced another diversion.

Those coming from Abu Dhabi must take Seih Shuaib St. towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, while those heading towards the UAE capital must take Al Maktoum Airport St. towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road

Traffic_update: Road diversion at Sheikh Zayed Rd. due to the water accumulation, please use the following alternative routes to reach your destinations:
➡️ Seih Shuaib St. towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd. for those coming from Abu Dhabi
➡️ Al Maktoum Airport St. towards…
— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 12, 2024

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