Etihad Rail Project: Roads connecting Maliha Street, Sharjah Ring Road to be closed
The road closure will begin on Friday, August 15. The authority has requested motorists to use alternative routes and follow traffic safety instructions.
The Etihad Rail network is expected to be operational in 2026, and as residents await the major infrastructure project that will connect all the emirates, and extend to neighbouring Gulf countries.
Earlier, authorities had put a road closure in place from August 9 to 11. The affected roads were the University Road and the Distributor Road towards Sharjah at Al Badi Bridge.
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