Plan ahead to avoid delays…

Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority has announced a partial closure of Al Maktoum Bridge.

The bridge will be closed from Monday to Saturday, from 12am (midnight) to 5am for a total of five weeks.

The transport authority cited no reason for the partial closure which is expected to be until Saturday, May 13, 2023.

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In a tweet from the official transport authority account, alternative routes were suggested: Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Bridge, Al Shindagha Tunnel and Infinity Bridge.

The news of the Al Maktoum Bridge’s partial closure comes a few weeks after the RTA announced the closure of Floating Bridge for maintenance.

Dubai Floating Bridge will be closed for major maintenance works until Monday, May 22. The 16-year-old bridge crosses Dubai Creek and connects Deira to Bur Dubai.

The 16-year-old bridge crosses Dubai Creek and connects Deira to Bur Dubai. During the closure, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) urges motorists to use alternative routes and has devised a plan to ensure smooth traffic flow.

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