​The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announces a temporary diversion on part of Al Gharrafa Interchange Roundabout (known as Immigration Roundabout) in two phases, starting on Thursday 14 of March 2019 in coordination the General Directorate of Traffic. The diversion aims to allow the installation of a new signal-controlled intersection at Al Gharrafa Roundabout, which will contribute to enhancing traffic movement and increase intersection capacity, as shown in the attached map.

Diversion 1

During this period, Al Gharrafa Interchange Roundabout will be closed to traffic coming from Al Luqta Street towards 22 February Street and Khalifa Street from 14 March to 24 March 2019. Traffic coming from Al Luqta Street and wishing to turn right onto 22 February Street and Al Amir Street, are advised to use the new temporary exit through Souk Al Ali. Those wishing to reach Khalifa Street should use Al Gharrafa Interchange underpass. Drivers heading to Al Shamal Road via the roundabout are advised to make a right turn through the temporary exit on 22 Februaury Street and continue straight reaching Al Rayyan interchange to make a U-turn into Al Shamal Road. Traffic wishing to access Gharrafa interchange should use alternate routes via Al Amir street using Omer Bin Alkhatab underpass and return to Al Amir Street and back to Al Gharrafa Interchange.

Diversion 2

Part of Al Gharrafa Interchange Roundabout will also be closed to traffic coming from Al Shamal Road towards Doha, Khalifa Street and Al Luqta Street starting from 21 March to 31 March 2019. Drivers wishing to use Al Gharrafa Interchange to reach Khalifa Street or to make a U-turn , will have to continue south through Al Gharrafa Interchange flyover towards Al Rayyan Interchange and then make a U-turn to into Al Shamal Road.

Drivers coming from Al Shamal Road wishing to take a right turn onto Al Luqta Street to join Jassim bin Thani Street or Abroug Street and then follow the road signs to reach Al Luqta Street and the surrounding facilities such as the General Directorate of Passports (Immigration Offices). Traffic exiting Immigration General Directorate to join Al Luqta Street through Abroug Street should take a left turn onto Abdul Rahman Bin Awf Street to Al Luqta Street.

Ashghal will install road signs advising motorists of the diversion. Ashghal requests all road users to abide by the speed limit, and follow the road signs to ensure their safety.