DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that the North-West exit and service road will be closed at Umm Lekhba Interchange in the direction from North to Doha starting from Saturday, March 31 in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic.
Users of Al Shamal Road coming from Al Shamal to Doha and wishing to exit the interchange to reach Al Gharrafa area and the commercial complexes, including Lulu Hypermarket and Gulf Mall, should use Al Oyoun Street. Al Oyoun Street was expanded and a new traffic signal was installed at its Intersection with Al Itihad Street (as shown in the attached map).
The intersection of Al Ittihad Street with Al Hana Street was also expanded. The closure is required to enable the construction works of the bridges on Umm Lekbah interchange.
The Public Works Authority will install road signs to guide road users to alternative routes, and requests all road users abide by the speed limit and follow the road signs to ensure their safety.
