Abu Dhabi announces road closures, traffic rule change

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Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has announced two significant updates affecting motorists traveling to or within the emirate in the upcoming days.

Bus traffic prohibited

The ITC has declared a prohibition on bus traffic movement along Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, spanning from Sheikh Zayed Bridge to Sheikh Zayed Tunnel, encompassing all types and sizes of buses, including light and heavy vehicles.

This restriction will be enforced in both directions of the road, 24 hours a day.

This resolution will be enforced starting from Monday, April 15.

Prohibit Bus Traffic Movement on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street from Sheikh Zayed Bridge to Sheikh Zayed Tunnel, of all types and sizes (light and heavy buses alike). The decision will be applicable to either direction of the road, 24 hours a day … pic.twitter.com/zOTIjF6s0f

— مركز النقل المتكامل (@ITCAbuDhabi) April 5, 2024

However, the ITC clarified that school buses, public transport buses, and buses with access to work sites in the area will be exempted from this restriction.

Road closure

Additionally, the ITC has announced a partial road closure on Khalifa Bin Zayed The First Street in Abu Dhabi, slated to occur from Saturday, April 6, to Monday, April 8.

The road closure plan includes the following:

Closure of the left lane from Saturday, April 6, commencing at 12:00 am, until Sunday, April 7, concluding at 1:00 am.
Closure of two right lanes from Sunday, April 7, starting at 1:00 am, until Monday, April 8, ending at 6:00 am.

إغلاق جزئي على شارع خليفة بن زايد الأول – أبوظبي
من السبت 6 أبريل 2024 إلى الإثنين 8 أبريل 2024

Partial Road Closure on Khalifa Bin Zayed The First Street – Abu Dhabi
From Saturday, 6 April 2024 to Monday, 8 April 2024 pic.twitter.com/7q48vH5sTe

— مركز النقل المتكامل (@ITCAbuDhabi) April 5, 2024