The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a temporary closure of the Gharrafat Al Rayyan Tunnel from Friday until July 26. 
The closure has been announced to enable the task of putting the final layer of asphalt on Khalifa Avenue, Ashghal has said in a statement.
During the closure, which is being implemented in co-ordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, road users coming from the Gharrafat Al Rayyan area and heading towards Doha will have to use the signallised Gharrafat Al Rayyan Interchange instead of the closed tunnel, as shown on the attached map. 
Ashghal will instal road signs advising motorists of the closure, and has requested all road users to abide by the 50kph speed limit and follow the road signs in order to ensure their safety.
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