• Login
  • Register
  • Contact Us
  • Site Map

Ashghal > Home > Media Hub > Press Releases Single Lane Closure on Both Directions of Part of Jasim bin Hamad Street

Single-Lane Closure on Both Directions of Part of Jasim bin Hamad Street

1/21/2021

Two lanes will remain open to traffic in both directions of Jasim bin Hamad Street

The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announces that it will implement a single lane traffic closure on both directions of Jasim bin Hamad Street (known as Arab League Street), for a distance of 1400 metres between the intersection known as Al Markhiya Intersection and Dahal Al Hamam Intersection. A full closure of the access to and from Umm Al Oshush Street will also be implemented in addition to some local entries and exits located along Jasim bin Hamad Street.

The closure will be implemented in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, and will start on Friday 22 January 2021 for a period of seven months, in order to upgrade the surface and ground water network on Jasim bin Hamad Street.

During this period, two lanes will remain open to traffic in both directions of Jasim bin Hamad Street. Commuters who want to access Jasim bin Hamad Street via Al Jassasiya Street and Al Kharasa Street can use Al Daayen Street, while commuters who want to access Jasim bin Hamad Street via Umm Al Oshush Street and Al Yoosifiya Street can use Wasit Street. Those exiting from Jasim Bin Hamad Street towards Al Daayen Street can use Al Jassasiya Street, and those exiting from Jasim Bin Hamad Street towards Umm Al Oshush Street can use Khalifa Street as shown in the attached map.

The Public Works Authority will install road signs advising motorists of this temporary lane closures. Ashghal requests all road users to abide by the speed limit, and follow the road signs to ensure their safety.