RTA announces closure of three Dubai Metro stations

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the closure of three Metro stations as part of precautionary measures taken to fight the novel coronavirus.

In a Tweet, the authority said Al Ras, Palm Deira and Baniyas Square will be closed for two weeks, starting Tuesday, March 31.

They explained that the closures were being taken "in line with precautionary measures to ensure the highest levels of health and safety".

In line with the precautionary measures to ensure the highest levels of #HealthAndSafety, #RTA announces the closure of three stations on metro green line; Al Ras, Palm Deira and Baniyas Square for two weeks starting from Tuesday 31st of March.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 30, 2020

It comes as additional restrictions are in place on the movement of people and traffic in Dubai’s Al Ras area over the next two weeks to help with the national disinfection programme.