The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announces a partial shift of traffic on Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street between Mohammed Bin Al Qasim Junction to Zaid Al Khail Junction (in front of Al Mirqab Mall), starting Wednesday, 27 March 2019 for one month in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic.
During this Period, traffic heading towards Fereej Bin Mahmood will be shifted to a parallel road with one lane each direction. Temporary parking will be provided on the opposite side of Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street as well as temporary safe pedestrian crossings, as shown in the map.
The diversion comes as part of Interim Improvement of Main Roads in Al Nasr Area Project, which aims to improve traffic movement, reduce congestion and provide additional parking bays in the area.
The Public Works Authority will install road signs advising motorists of the traffic shift. Ashghal requests all road users to abide by the speed limit, and follow the road signs to ensure their safety.