Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced a three-day partial closure on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street, affecting the two right-hand lanes heading towards Al Ain. The closure began at 11:45pm on Friday, October 9, and will remain in place until 6am on Monday, October 12.
The authority has not disclosed the specific reason behind the works, though temporary lane closures of this kind are typically linked to maintenance or infrastructure projects on major roads across the UAE. Only the two right lanes toward Al Ain are affected; the rest of the street remains open to traffic, though drivers should still expect some congestion during peak hours over the weekend.
Abu Dhabi Mobility is urging all motorists travelling along this corridor to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time to reach their destinations, particularly during the overnight hours between Friday and Monday morning when the restriction is in effect. Residents who commute regularly between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are advised to factor this closure into their weekend and early-week travel plans, and to consider alternative routes where possible to avoid unnecessary delays.
Such temporary traffic notices are issued periodically by UAE transport authorities so that drivers can adjust their routes ahead of time rather than being caught off guard by sudden diversions once they are already on the road.