Driver alert: Temporary road closure in Sharjah

Wednesday, 8 June 2022 18:51

By ARN News Staff

Sharjah Police have announced the temporary closure of the new Khor Fakkan Road on Thursday.

It's to carry out a security simulation exercise.

The stretch between Dafta Bridge and Wadi Shees Square will be closed in both directions from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Motorists have been advised to take alternative routes and follow the sign boards in the area.

تعلن القيادة العامة لشرطة الشارقة عن إغلاق مؤقت لطريق خورفكان الجديد من جسر دفتا إلى ميدان وادي شي في الاتجاهين، ابتداءً من الساعة (9:30) صباحاً حتى (11:30) صباحاً، من يوم الخميس 09/ 06/ 2022، لإقامة تمرين محاكاة لحدث أمني، وعليه يرجى من الأخوة السائقين اتخاذ الطرق البديلة. pic.twitter.com/FjrbNz9ZIP
— شرطة الشارقة (@ShjPolice) June 8, 2022

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