The diversion, implemented in co-ordination with the Traffic Police Department, will start Thursday (January 26), Ashghal has said in a press statement.
During this period, road users travelling towards Doha and Bani Hajer from Al Shafi Street will be required to use alternative routes along Al Jassasiya, Al Qalaa Street and Al Wajba Street to connect to Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Street (see map).
The traffic diversion is required to allow for utility works, installation of traffic signals and construction of the main carriageway on Ashghal’s Al Rayyan Road Upgrade project, Phase 1, the statement explains.
Ashghal has requested all road users to abide by the speed limit of 50km/h for the length of the diversion and follow the newly installed traffic road signs to ensure their safety.