Dubai's Al Mustaqbal bridge closed for 72 hours

Starting today, Al Mustaqbal Bridge in Dubai will be closed in both directions for 72 hours.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) took to their official social media handle to alert motorists about the closure.

The bridge will be open to traffic at 7:00 am on August 30.

#RoadUpdate: Closure of Al Mustaqbal bridge in both directions and redirecting traffic to neighbouring intersections for 72 consecutive hours on Thursday, August 27, 2020, from 7 AM to 7 AM on Sunday, August 30, 2020.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) August 26, 2020

Meanwhile, drivers have been advised to use alternate routes, including the "World Trade Centre roundabout and the second Zaa’beel Street intersection with Al Mustaqbal Street".