18 August 2026 12:06 PM |
Last updated:
18 August 12:13 2026
Closure of road near Al Jazat area for three days
Summary
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has announced a complete closure of the road adjacent to Al Jazat for infrastructure maintenance and development from 19-21 August 2026, along with designated detours and alternative routes.
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has revealed that it will close the road extending from Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bou Aliyan Square to Said bin Obaid Al Jarwan Square, adjacent to Al Jazat area. This closure is part of road maintenance and infrastructure improvement efforts aimed at enhancing traffic flow and improving the overall efficiency of the road network.
According to the authority’s plan, the work zone and closure are marked in red, while the detours and alternative routes are indicated in green on the provided map. The delineated alternative route allows drivers to bypass the closure by travelling from Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bou Aliyan Square, proceeding along Sheikh Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi Street, and then following the green-marked path around the Al Jazat area until reaching Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi Street, from where they can continue to their intended destinations.
The closure is set to last for three days, from Wednesday, 19 August 2026 to Friday, 21 August 2026. The authority advises road users to plan their journeys in advance and to comply with the indicated traffic diversions as highlighted in the map.
Furthermore, adherence to signposts and traffic safety guidelines is essential, and using the approved alternative routes during the closure is crucial for the safety of all road users, ensuring smooth traffic flow around the construction area.