The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a partial closure of Gharrafat Al-Rayyan Interchange and the service roads along Al-Luqta Street from Saturday (July 27) to August 3. The closure has been announced in co-ordination with the General Directorate of Traffic in a bid to enable the works of the final layer of asphalt on Khalifa Avenue.
During the closure, all left turns on Gharrafat Al-Rayyan Interchange and the free right turn towards Gharrafat Al- Rayyan and the eastbound and westbound service roads on Al Luqta Street will be temporarily closed with effect to Qatar Foundation Gate 1. But the straight traffic movement between Doha and Dukhan and Gharrafat Al-Rayyan Tunnel will remain open for traffic. Road users have been asked to follow the below directions according to their destinations, as shown on the map.
*From Dukhan to Qatar Foundation Gate 1
Travellers heading eastbound to Doha on Al-Luqta Street will have to use Gate 14 or Gate 2 of Qatar Foundation and commuters on Al- Rayyan Road will have to use Gate 15 instead of Gate 1.
*From Al Rayyan and Dukhan to Gharrafat Al Rayyan area
Road users coming from Dukahn and Al-Rayyan area heading towards Gharrafat Al-Rayyan will be diverted to Bani Hajer Interchange or they can make a U-turn on Tilted Interchange.
*From Doha to Qatar Foundation
Road users heading from Doha towards Qatar Foundation will have to make a U-Turn at Al-Wajba Palace Interchange and continue on Al-Luqta Street and than use Gate 14 instead of Gate 1.
*From Doha to Gharrafat Al- Rayyan
Vehicles heading from Doha towards Gharrafat Al-Rayyan area will be diverted to internal roads from QNCC entrance and they will have to make use of the directional signage to reach Gharrafat Al- Rayyan area.
*From Gharrafat Al Rayyan to Qatar Foundation and Doha
Road users heading southbound on Gharrafat Al Rayyan Street towards Qatar Foudnation and Doha will have to take Gharrafat Al Rayyan tunnel.
Ashghal will install road signs advising motorists of the closure and requests all road users to abide by the 50kph speed limit and follow the road signs to ensure safety.
