Etihad Rail announces daily four-hour closures for infrastructure works until November 15
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Etihad Rail is currently expanding its passenger rail network to connect major cities across the UAE.
Dubai: Motorists travelling from Dubai towards Sharjah will face daily overnight closures until November 15 as Etihad Rail carries out infrastructure works.
Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah should plan their journeys around temporary overnight road closures on Emirates Road, announced by Etihad Rail as part of its ongoing railway infrastructure works.
In a social media announcement, Etihad Rail said Emirates Road, in the direction from Dubai towards Sharjah, will be closed daily for four hours.
The closure will begin on Friday, October 30, and remain in place until Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Etihad Rail has apologised for the inconvenience and thanked motorists for their understanding.
Motorists should follow traffic signs and directions from authorities, allow additional journey time and consider alternative routes during the closure period.
The roadworks come as Etihad Rail continues preparations for the expansion of its passenger rail network, which will connect key cities and regions across the UAE.
Motorists travelling from Dubai to Sharjah should plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys during the closure period. The daily restrictions on Emirates Road will remain in place from 1am to 5am until November 15.
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Emirates Road will experience daily closures from 1am to 5am until November 15, 2026.
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