{
  "id": 12872511,
  "title": "Total closure on the 26th of July Axis and Ring Road in Giza for 5 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/total-closure-on-the-26th-of-july-axis-and-ring-road-in-giza-for-5",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:38:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/total-closure-on-the-26th-of-july-axis-and-ring-road-in-giza-for-5-days/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Giza Governorate has announced a total closure on the 26th of July for the Axis and Ring Road (Western Arc) leading to the 15th of May Bridge. This closure will last for five days as part of the construction works for the Monorail project and to finish off structural works at the Wadi El Nile Monorail Station. The trial closure begins on October 8, 2026, at 12:05 AM and ends on October 12, 2026, in the morning. The aim of this trial period is to evaluate the impact on traffic flow before construction starts. After the trial, the closure will be permanent for six months, beginning on October 12, 2026, until the project's completion.\n\nAs an alternative route for vehicles heading from the Ring Road (Western Arc) above the 26th of July Axis towards the 15th of May Bridge, drivers can take the off-ramp leading to Sudan Street. They should then continue along Sudan Street until it intersects with Gamet El Dewal Al Arabeya Street, turn left onto Gamet El Dewal Al Arabeya Street, and proceed towards the 15th of May Bridge.\n\nAnother alternative route involves taking the off-ramp leading to Lebanon Square. Drivers should then enter Lebanon Street, turn left onto Shehab Street, and continue left onto the surface road of the Wadi El Nile Tunnel. This route will take them to 26th of July Street, bypassing the work zone, and ultimately lead them to the 15th of May Bridge. The Giza Traffic Directorate has placed traffic guidance and warning signs, floodlights, and flashing beacons around the work area to ensure public safety, supported by traffic personnel to help with vehicle movement.",
  "summary": "Giza Governorate has announced a total closure on the 26th of July Axis and the Ring Road (Western Arc) heading toward 15th of May Bridge for a period of 5 days. In an official statement released today, the governorate explained that as part of the construction works for the Monorail project (Wadi El Nile – … The post Total closure on the 26th of July Axis and Ring Road in Giza for 5 days…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}