Garn Al Sabkha tunnel in Dubai has reopened to traffic after authorities closed it temporarily due to waterlogging.
Taking to their official Twitter handle, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) the Garn Al Sabkha tunnel towards Sheikh Zayed Road is now functional.
It comes after the authority announced the closure of two main roads after heavy rain left some parts inundated.
#RTA announces, Garn Al Sabkha Underpass towards Sheikh Zayed Rd is now open, you can use it to reach your destination. Thank you for your cooperation.
— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 26, 2023
The RTA also closed the intersection of Al Asayel Street with Latifa Bint Hamdan Street in both directions, with drivers advised to take First Al Khail Street, Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Umm Suqeim Street, instead.
To road users in Dubai, we inform you with the affected roads due to the accumulation of rain water:
— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 26, 2023
The authority added work was in full-swing to clear the roads.
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