A partial closure will affect the road between Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Heads up for anyone driving around the city this weekend – there’s going to be a partial road closure affecting a key road connecting Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street in Abu Dhabi.
The closure is scheduled from Saturday, 4 April, through to Monday, 6 April, so it will cover the weekend period when traffic is usually a bit lighter, but still something to plan around if you’re out and about.
Partial Road Closure on
Bridge at Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street &
Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street – Abu Dhabi
From Saturday, 4 April 2026
To Monday, 6 April 2026 pic.twitter.com/TFNuS686ec— أبوظبي للتنقل | AD Mobility (@ad_mobility) April 3, 2026
In practical terms, this means drivers using this route may experience diversions, slower movement, or the need to take alternative roads nearby.
If this is part of your regular commute or a route you use for weekend errands, it’s worth giving yourself a little extra time so you’re not caught out by any delays.
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Think of it as a short-term “reroute moment” for the city’s road network, nothing dramatic, just a temporary adjustment while works or improvements are carried out. But as always in Abu Dhabi, traffic can shift quickly, especially around main connecting roads like these.
A good tip is to check navigation apps before you set off, as they’ll likely update in real time with suggested detours.
And if you can, try to avoid peak movement times on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when local traffic tends to build up.
So, in short: plan ahead, stay flexible, and don’t be surprised if your usual shortcut takes a small holiday of its own this weekend.
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