Dubai: Motorists to expect delays on parts of Al Khail Road
Motorists can expect delays on a stretch of First Al Khail Road during Tuesday morning, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announced.
The delays are due to ongoing road works being carried out by the Dubai Municipality on the stretch of the highway between Umm Suqeim Street and Latifa Bint Hamdan Street.
Drivers have been advised to taking alternative routes. These roads include Al Asayel Street and Sheikh Zayed Road.
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