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Sharjah announces Emirates Road closure for Etihad Rail works

Sharjah: A section of Emirates Road heading from Dubai towards Sharjah will be partially closed overnight for one week as infrastructure work linked to the Etihad Rail project is carried out, Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority said on Friday. The temporary closure will run from Friday, September 11, until 5am on Friday, September 18, 2026, with traffic affected for four hours each day. Get…

Sharjah authorities have announced a temporary closure of a section of Emirates Road, connecting Dubai to Sharjah, for one week starting September 11, 2026. The temporary restriction will be enforced between 1am and 5am for four hours each day, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The partial closure is part of the infrastructure work associated with the Etihad Rail project.

Motorists are advised to adhere to traffic directions and cooperate with measures implemented at the site to maintain traffic flow and ensure public safety. The RTA expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure and appreciated road users' understanding and cooperation.

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