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UAE announces partial road closure on Emirates Road

Thursday, 19 February 2026 08:13

By ARN News Staff

The UAE's Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure has announced that the lane heading towards Sharjah from Dubai on Emirates Road at Bridge No. 7 will be closed starting from Thursday, February 19.

In a statement on X, the ministry clarified that the closure is part of enhancement works on the Emirates Road. Information on when the lane would reopen has not been disclosed.

Motorists heading from Dubai to Sharjah have been kindly requested to use alternative routes and adhere to traffic instructions and safety regulations for a smooth journey.

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