Detours on Al Shamal Road

The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ is working on finalizing the North Road Corridor Enhancement project to be delivered all soon. To facilitate the constructions, Ashghal will close Al Mafyar Interchange on North Road on Wednesday 26 April, 2017.

The detour, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Traffic, will run 87 kilometres from Doha and will be in effect for 45 days in order to conclude the constructions in the areas of Athba and JaryLehmaidat alongside Al Mafyar Interchange. During the detour, travellers will be able to use the nearby Madinat Al Shamal Interchange or Athba Interchange. Also, Travellers heading for Doha from Athba area on the western side of Al Mafyar Interchange will be able use the temporary routes illustrated on the attached map. Also, ‘Ashghal’ will close one north-bound lane on North Road main carriageway between Umm Al Ethnatain Interchange and Al Zubara Interchange for a distance of 1400 metre long.

The road change, which runs at 56 kilometre from Doha, will be in place on Wednesday 26 April 24, 2017 in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic for three weeks. The detour will enable the construction of service roads as part of North Road Corridor Enhancement project. Ashghal stresses that traffic will not be affected by the new diversion as the remaining three lanes will still be open as usual while the speed will be reduced to 80 kilometre per hour. For their safety, Ashghal requests motorists abide by traffic instructions and the newly installed signage.