Doha
Starting from Tuesday, only single line traffic could be possible along a 100-metre stretch of Najma Street because of the infrastructural development works to be carried out in the area.
The stretch and the street would be completely ready for traffic only towards the end of June, according to an announcement from the Public Works Authority (Ashghal).
The authority said the temporarily closure would between the intersection of Najma Street with Al Hilal and Abha streets (Hot Breads round about) and the intersection of Najma Street with Ibn Shuaib and Nawfal bin Al Hareth streets (Near Regal Department Store). Motorists moving towards Najma Street from Al Hilal area must use only one of the lanes of the street (after the Hot Breads Round about) which will remain open throughout the duration of the works.
Meanwhile, the commuters coming from Al Mansoora Signal towards Al Hilal and Abha Streets (Hot Bread round about) should first turn right on Nawfal bin Al Hareth Street (870), then make a left on Salim bin Al Hareth Street, and finally make another turn left to enter Abha Street.
Ashghal will also close Bin al Hareth Street (990) (where Bruce Lee Restaurant used to be located) as part of the infrastructural development works and vehicles coming from Al Hilal Street must make a right turn before they reach Bin Al Hareth Street and take the open lanes to reach their destination.