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Khaleej Times
15 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Traffic diversions on national highways E311, E611 from tomorrow
A traffic diversion will be implemented at Mudon Underpass on Emirates Road for two months starting 28 June 2025, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. The diversion will be due to works to upgrade rainwater and groundwater drainage system, along with road resurfacing. Commuter have been advised to use the alternative routes via Underpass 7 (U-turn towards Jebel Ali) or from Hessa Street to Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Street (towards Dubai). A traffic diversion will be implemented at Mudon Underpass on Emirates Road for two months starting 28 June 2025. The works include rainwater and groundwater drainage system upgrades along with road resurfacing. Commuters can use the alternative routes via Underpass 7 (U-turnâ�¦ — RTA (@rta_dubai) June 27, 2025 The RTA ahas also advised that you plan your trip in advance to ensure smooth travel during this period. Earlier today, the RTA announced a traffic diversion at the Al Barari Underpass on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), starting Saturday, June 28, 2025. The diversion, expected to last for two months, is part of ongoing work s to improve rainwater and groundwater drainage systems, as well as road resurfacing in the area. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes, including the Dubai–Al Ain Bridge (U-turn towards Jebel Ali) or the Global Village Underpass and Umm Suqeim Street intersection (U-turn towards Sharjah), to avoid delays. Planning ahead is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth commute.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
UAE: 25-minute delay after accident on Emirates Road from Sharjah towards Dubai
A 25-minute tailback on Emirates Road from Sharjah towards Dubai has been reported after an accident on the highway on Thursday evening. Taking to X, Sharjah Police informed residents of the incident that took place at Al Badi Bridge on the major road. Motorists have been asked to use alternative routes. After about 35 minutes since the accident occurred, a 7.8km stretch on the road, which normally takes just five minutes to cross, will now take motorists a whole half hour. Take a look at the map showing the affected area, below: Earlier, soon after the crash, a 43-minute delay was reported on Google Maps, with multiple motorists reporting the accident on the application. Take a look:
Khaleej Times
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dubai partially closes Emirates Road towards Sharjah and E311 for road work
Motorists in the UAE are advised to plan their journeys in advance as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced scheduled road works on two major routes this Sunday, June 15. These maintenance work will lead to temporary lane closures according to authorities, which could cause delays for commuters traveling towards Sharjah and on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. On Emirates Road towards Sharjah, three out of five lanes will be partially closed near the Maleha Street intersection. This closure will take place until 6pm, allowing road maintenance crews to carry out essential work. The RTA urged motorists to exercise caution, plan commute accordingly and consider alternate routes during this time. In addition, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road will experience a partial closure at Exit 64, which leads to the Industrial Areas and Al Khan. This closure began earlier, at 12.30am, and is expected to continue until 10.30am. The works are part of scheduled infrastructure improvements in the area. Although the second closure is nearing its end, traffic congestion may still be present in the vicinity. Motorists are encouraged to remain patient and check real-time traffic updates through RTA channels and navigation apps. The RTA extends its thanks to the public for their understanding and cooperation during these essential upgrades, which are aimed at enhancing road safety and overall travel experience in the emirate.
Zawya
04-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Combined Group secures $338mln GCC infrastructure contracts
Kuwait-based Combined Group Contracting (CGC), a leading player in the Arab Gulf's contracting sector, has announced that it key subsidiaries have secured contracts worth $338.3 million from across the GCC region. The first contract worth AED 859.9 million ($234.1 million) for road construction works in UAE was snapped up by its local unit - CGC Company Emirates - from the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure. As part of the contract, the company will execute the upgrade of Emirates Road from Al Bade'a Intersection to E55 Intersection. The scope of work involves the construction of new bridges and intersections, as well as the improvement of existing ones. The entire work will be completed within a two-year period, said the company in a statement. Also CGC said it had snapped up two contracts from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) worth KD32 million ($104.2 million). The first contract is related to external works of Jurassic production facilities in Umm Naqa area which will be completed in 19 months, while the second contract is related to Wafra Joint Operations (WJO) Gas Export Pipeline project. The project involves the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a new export pipeline spanning 65km from WJO to the Kuwaiti company's gas booster station. This entire work will be completed within 30 months, it added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
03-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Combined Group secures $338m GCC infrastructure contracts
Kuwait-based Combined Group Contracting (CGC), a leading player in the Arab Gulf's contracting sector, has announced that it key subsidiaries have secured contracts worth $338.3 million from across the GCC region. The first contract worth AED 859.9 million ($234.1 million) for road construction works in UAE was snapped up by its local unit - CGC Company Emirates - from the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure. As part of the contract, the company will execute the upgrade of Emirates Road from Al Bade'a Intersection to E55 Intersection. The scope of work involves the construction of new bridges and intersections, as well as the improvement of existing ones. The entire work will be completed within a two-year period, said the company in a statement. Also CGC said it had snapped up two contracts from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) worth KD32 million ($104.2 million). The first contract is related to external works of Jurassic production facilities in Umm Naqa area which will be completed in 19 months, while the second contract is related to Wafra Joint Operations (WJO) Gas Export Pipeline project.
