​The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announces the implementation of a closure on part of Izghawa Street in Al Kharaitiyat area, between Gharrafat Al Rayyan Street and Zekreet Street, starting from Thursday 27 August 2020 for a period of 6 months, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic.

During this period, the number of lanes on Izghawa Street heading from Zekreet Street towards Al Rufaa Street will be reduced to one lane instead of two. Both lanes on the opposite direction heading towards Zekreet Street will be closed, and  road users will have to turn right at the existing roundabout at the intersection of Izghawa Street/Gharrafat Al Rayyan Street, and continue on Gharrafat Al Rayyan Street, then turn left towards Wadi Al Mashrab Street and turn right from it to continue on Izghawa Street to reach their destinations, as shown in the attached map.

This traffic change aims to convert the two roundabouts on Izghawa Street into a two signal-controlled intersections, as part of the Roads and Infrastructure Project in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa, Package 2.

The Public Works Authority will install sufficient road signage to alert road users with this diversion. In order to ensure safety of all, commutes need to abide by the speed limit of 50km/hour and follow the road signages.