Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Oct 30: The Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) tweeted that the weekly two-day temporary closure of Al Shindagha Tunnel will continue this weekend and motorists in Dubai are asked to use an alternative route.
The tunnel from Bur Dubai to Deira will be closed for 10 hours on Friday, October 30 from 12.30am until 10.30am and on Saturday, October 31 from 12.30 am until 8.00 am.
As an alternate, the RTA has advised motorists to use Al Maktoum Bridge and Al Garhoud Bridge to reach their destinations.
Due to the closure of the Al Shindagha Tunnel, the RTA also said to expect a delay on bus schedules, particularly on routes X13, X02, 8, 95, C01, C03, C07, C09, C18, E306 and X23 as the affected bus routes will be rerouted during the closure hours.