Abu Dhabi road closures this weekend: Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street and Sheikh Zayed Bridge affected
Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced temporary road closures on key routes in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain over the weekend, urging motorists to plan their journeys and allow extra time for travel.
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Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced temporary road closures on key routes in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain over the weekend, urging motorists to plan their journeys and allow extra time for travel. The closures affect Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street in Al Ain and Sheikh Zayed Bridge towards Abu Dhabi, with restrictions scheduled to remain in place until the early hours of Monday, October 19. Two left lanes on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street will be closed from 11.45pm on Friday, October 16, until 6am on Monday, October 19. The right lane on Sheikh Zayed Bridge towards Abu Dhabi will be closed from midnight on Saturday, October 17, until 6am on Monday, October 19. Additionally, Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists to exercise caution amid forecasts of rain, fog and dusty winds across parts of the UAE, with reduced visibility and slippery roads posing additional risks. Drivers are advised to check weather conditions, reduce speed, and follow instructions from authorities.
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Reported by: Gulf News 16 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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