Temporary road closure at Al Badi Interchange for one month starting 1 July 2025
Public Works Authority - Ashghal announced on platform X that there will be a temporary road closure at Al Badi Interchange for one month starting Tuesday, 1 July 2025, from 12 am until Friday, 1 August 2025, 10 am to carry out maintenance works.
Throughout this period, Ashghal urges road users to use alternative routes to reach their destinations and directional signs for their safety.
#Ashghal: Temporary Road closure at Al Badi Interchange for one month starting Tuesday 1 July 2025, 12:00 AM until Friday 1 August 2025, 10:00 AM to carry out maintenance works.
Throughout this period, Ashghal urges road users to use alternative routes to reach their… pic.twitter.com/yKGo6mgWjq
— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) June 26, 2025
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