Abu Dhabi announces partial road closures in Al Dhafra region

Saturday, 18 October 2025 17:35

By ARN News Staff

Abu Dhabi authorities have announced partial road closures in the Al Dhafra region starting Sunday, including Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Road (E45) in Madinat Zayed and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Int’l Road (E11), as part of ongoing maintenance work.

The partial closure includes the left lane of the Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Road (E45) heading towards Liwa and the two right lanes heading towards Abu Dhabi on the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Int’l Road (E11).

The closures will begin at 12:00 am on October 19, with the E45 road reopening on October 29 at 6:00 am, and the E11 road reopening on November 13 at 6:00 am.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area and consider using alternative routes to avoid traffic delays.

Partial Road Closure on
Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Road (E45)
in Madinat Zayed - Al Dhafra Region
From Sunday, 19 October 2025
To Wednesday, 29 October 2025 pic.twitter.com/MS3JVp1UEj
— أبوظبي للتنقل | AD Mobility (@ad_mobility) October 18, 2025

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