Three of the four northbound lanes of Al Shamal Road will be closed on Friday for nine hours, from 1am to 10am.
The closure will be for approximately 1.3 km at Al Khor intersection (see map), Ashghal announced.
During the period, traffic will be diverted to the fourth lane of the road which will remain open. The speed limit will be reduced from 120 kph to 50 kph to ensure the safety of road users and the project’s workforce.
The diversion is being effected to facilitate the construction of the bridge at the intersection between Al Shamal Road and the New Orbital Highway as part of the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route Project (Contract 4).
