The Public Works Authority, ‘Ashghal’, has announced a temporary closure on part of Al Shamal Road between Duhail Intersection and Al Al Gharrafa Intersection in both directions which will be implemented for 3 hours only on Friday 23 November 2018 from 2:00am to 5:00 am to enable the removal of gantries to allow the ongoing construction works of Umm Lekhba Interchange (Landmark Interchange).

During the diversion, designed in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, road users will be required to follow the below directions as shown in the attached map​:

From Al Shamal to Doha:

Road users coming from Al Shamal heading to Doha will  have to use the third exit at Duhail Intersection leading to Al Khafji Street then take the first right turn towards Arab League Street; continue straight and turn right through Khalifa Street until reaching Al Gharrafa Intersection (Immigration Roundabout) where they can use the third southbound exit towards Doha.

From Doha to Al Shamal:

Road users coming from Doha heading to Al Shamal will have to use the first exit at Al Gharrafa Intersection (Immigration Roundabout) towards Khalifa Street then take the left turn leading to Arab League Street; From Arab League Street turn left through Al Khafji Street and continue straight to reach Duhail Intersection where they can use the first exit towards Al Shamal.

All Service roads in this part will be closed and road users in Al Gharrafa and Madinat Khalifa North can use the Ittihad Bridge to reach their destinations.

The Public Works Authority will install road signs advising motorists of the traffic shift and request all road users to abide by the existing speed limit and follow the road signs to ensure their safety.​ ​