Motorists along the Discovery Gardens area in Dubai were stuck in traffic on Tuesday, November 20, after a water pipe burst on First Al Khail road.
The incident led to heavy traffic with some motorists stuck in the area for as long as two hours.
Following the incident and the traffic build-up in the area, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) advised motorists to seek for alternate route especially those who seek to reach Sheikh Zayed Road.
Due to emergency works on part of Qarn Al Sabkha St., near
First Al Khail Road intersection, motorists are requested to use alternative roads as follows:— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) November 20, 2018
1.Motorists coming from First Al Khail Road heading to Qarn Al Sabkha Eastward may continue on First Al Khail Road and follow the signs to First Al Khail Road South, then to Qarn Al Sabkha St.
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) November 20, 2018
2.Motorists coming from Qarn Al Sabkha St. heading to Sheikh Zayed Road may drive through the underpass and continue on Qarn Al Sabkha St.
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) November 20, 2018
NOTE: Photo featured in the article was taken from Karen Kelly on Twitter (@KarenmtKelly)
