Strict regulations in place to ensure smooth traffic flow during World Cup

* Strict traffic regulation on A-Ring, B-Ring roads, around stadiums

* Those affected by Corniche closure can submit request for permits through Ashghal website

 

Strict traffic regulations will be put in place on A-Ring and B-Ring roads and streets surrounding FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums from 12noon until 2am. The restrictions will be in place on Fridays until the end of this month and on all days from November 1 until the end of the tournament.A fine of QR500 will be imposed for any non-compliance with traffic regulations, it was revealed at a press conference yesterday.First-Lieutenant Khaled al-Mulla, head of the Technical Team of the Corniche Closure Committee, said the movement of public and private transport will be restricted on the two roads. Also, vehicular movement will be restricted within a 2km radius of World Cup stadiums.He explained that these measures will enable citizens, residents and visitors to move to and from stadiums and central Doha smoothly.A vehicle plate management system will be implemented in central Doha from November 1. The area covered spans from Al Khafji Street in the north to C-Ring Road in the west and south, and Corniche Street in the east.Under the plan, which is currently being tested every Friday from 3pm to 10pm until October 28, vehicles with general transport plates and black private transport plates are diverted away from central Doha. This will be operational daily during the tournament.People who own only one vehicle, as well as public transport vehicles and emergency services, are exempted from the plan. Local authorities will issue fines for vehicles that access central Doha without meeting the exemption criteria.A-Ring Road has a dedicated bus and taxi lane. Drivers not authorised to use the bus and taxi lane will be fined. The lane will be open to all road users from 2am to 8am only until the tournament. The lane will be used exclusively by buses and taxis 24 hours a day during the tournament.To organise vehicle entry and exit, traffic will be restricted around Al Thumama, Khalifa International, Lusail and Al Janoub stadiums. Residents of the areas surrounding these venues are encouraged to use alternative routes. First-Lieutenant al-Mulla said that the Corniche will be designated for pedestrians from November 1 to December 19 while vehicles will be diverted away from Corniche Road at the intersections of Ras Bu Aboud, Al Mina, Al Seifen, Amiri Diwan, Al Maha, Barzan and Sheraton.He pointed out that all sides of Corniche Road have been provided with alternative entrances and exits. He added that those affected by the closure and diversion can submit a request for permits through the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) website.