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Umm Lekhba Tunnel to be Closed on Al Markhiya Street

8/13/2020

Closure of Umm Lekhba tunnel on Al Markhiya St

The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announces the closure of Umm Lekhba tunnel on Al Markhiya Street in both directions starting Sunday 16 August 2020, to enable the construction works on Sabah Al Ahmad corridor; while keeping the service roads on Al Markhiya Street open for local accesses.

During the closure, implemented in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, road users will have to use Al Luqta Street and Al Shamal Road to reach Al Markhiya.   Road users will be able to use Umm Lekhba Bridge connecting with Al Shamal Road to reach Al Luqta and Al Gharrafa.

Ashghal will install road signs providing users with advance notice of the new road layout.  The Public Works Authority requests all road users to abide by the new speed limit and follow the road signs to ensure their safety.