Sharjah Announces Six-Day Partial Road Closure Near Al Hazana: What Motorists Need to Know
By Thasmiya
Motorists travelling through Sharjah’s Al Hazana area should plan for temporary diversions this week, with a section of a major dual carriageway partially closed for six days.
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced that the closure runs from **Sunday, August 23, until Friday, August 28, 2026**, as maintenance and infrastructure improvement works are carried out.
Drivers using the area are being asked to follow temporary signs, use the approved alternative routes and allow additional time for their journeys.
## **Which road is partially closed?**
The closure affects the **dual carriageway adjacent to Al Hazana**, specifically in the direction travelling from **Saeed bin Obaid Al Jarwan Square towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bu Alian Square**.
Only the affected section and direction are subject to the announced partial closure rather than the entire road network around Al Hazana.
## **When is the closure?**
The partial closure is in effect for six days:
**Start:** Sunday, August 23, 2026
**End:** Friday, August 28, 2026
Motorists regularly travelling through the area should expect diversions throughout this period.
## **Why is the road being closed?**
According to SRTA, the temporary closure is required for **road maintenance and infrastructure development works**.
The works are intended to improve road efficiency, enhance traffic flow and maintain the overall performance and safety of Sharjah’s road network.
## **What are the alternative routes?**
SRTA has issued an approved traffic plan showing alternative roads around the Al Hazana area.
According to the plan, motorists can continue their journeys through surrounding roads and intersections, including connections linked to **Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Street**.
The affected stretch is highlighted in red on the authority’s traffic map, while the approved alternative routes are marked in green.
Drivers should rely on temporary road signs and the official diversion rather than attempting shortcuts through residential streets.
## **Will traffic still move around Al Hazana?**
Yes.
The announcement is for a **partial closure**, and traffic will continue to move through the surrounding road network and connected intersections.
However, drivers who normally use the affected carriageway may experience additional traffic on alternative routes, particularly during busy periods.
## **Motorists should allow extra travel time**
Anyone travelling through Al Hazana during the closure should leave slightly earlier than usual.
Temporary diversions can increase traffic on nearby roads as vehicles are redirected away from the work zone.
This could be particularly noticeable during morning and evening peak hours.
Checking live navigation before starting the journey may help motorists identify the least congested available route.
## **Follow temporary traffic signs**
SRTA has asked motorists to follow the approved diversions, directional signs and road-safety instructions throughout the works.
Drivers approaching the construction zone should reduce speed, avoid sudden lane changes and remain alert for temporary barriers and changes in road configuration.
Motorists should also avoid stopping close to the work area or blocking access to alternative routes.
## **What residents around Al Hazana should know**
Residents in Al Hazana and nearby communities may notice additional vehicles using surrounding streets while the closure remains in place.
The impact will depend on the time of day and the direction of travel.
Residents who regularly use the affected road should check their route before leaving home and consider an alternative exit if navigation shows heavy congestion.
## **When will normal traffic resume?**
The announced closure period ends on **Friday, August 28, 2026**.
Unless authorities announce an extension or additional traffic measures, motorists can expect the temporary restriction to conclude after the scheduled works are completed.
Drivers should continue following SRTA announcements in case the traffic plan changes during the maintenance period.
## **Quick guide for motorists**
**Location:** Al Hazana, Sharjah
**Affected direction:** Saeed bin Obaid Al Jarwan Square towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bu Alian Square
**Closure type:** Partial road closure
**Duration:** Six days
**Dates:** August 23–28, 2026
**Reason:** Road maintenance and infrastructure development
**Alternative access:** Surrounding roads and intersections, including connections through roads linked to Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Street
**Motorist advice:** Follow diversions, obey temporary signs and allow additional journey time.
## **Why this matters**
Temporary road closures can have an impact beyond the specific stretch being worked on, particularly when vehicles are redirected onto surrounding streets.
For motorists travelling through Al Hazana this week, planning the journey before leaving could help avoid unnecessary delays.
The inconvenience is temporary, while the maintenance and infrastructure works are intended to improve road efficiency, traffic movement and safety once completed.
## **Source Credits**
Information source and resource owners: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), Sharjah 24, Gulf News and Gulf Today.
Image sources are combined from the respective information and resource owners.
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