Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the temporary closure of Al Maktoum bridge, until January 16, 2025, due to maintenance work.
The bridge will be closed from Monday to Saturday, between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am, and will remain shut for 24 hours on Sundays.
The RTA urges motorists to plan their journeys in advance and consider these alternative routes.
From Deira to Bur Dubai:
- Al Shindagha Tunnel through Baniyas Road and Al Khaleej Street
- Infinity Bridge through Baniyas Road, Al Khaleej Street and Corniche Street
- Business Bay Crossing Bridge through Baniyas Road, Sheikh Rashid Road and Rebat Street
- Al Garhoud Bridge through Baniyas Road and Sheikh Rashid Road
From Bur Dubai to Deira:
- Al Garhoud Bridge through Oud Metha Road and Sheikh Rashid Road
- Infinity Bridge or Al Shindagha Tunnel through Tariq Bin Ziyad Road, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Khaleej Street
- Business Bay Crossing Bridge through Oud Metha Road and Al Khail Road Dubai
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