Sharjah Closes Khorfakkan Road for Six Days: What Motorists Need to Know
By Thasmiya
Motorists in Khorfakkan are being advised to plan their journeys carefully this week after the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority announced a **six-day road closure for maintenance and improvement works**.
The affected section is on **Ali bin Abi Talib Street in Khorfakkan**, with the closure running from **Monday, August 24, until Saturday, August 29, 2026**. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-closes-khorfakkan-road-for-six-days-for-maintenance-1.500650298?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Drivers will be redirected through surrounding internal roads while the work is under way.
## **Which road is being closed?**
The closure affects a section of **Ali bin Abi Talib Street** in Khorfakkan.
Specifically, motorists travelling in the direction **from Hayawa Square towards Al Majlis Al Adabi Square in Al Bardi 4** will be affected. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-closes-khorfakkan-road-for-six-days-for-maintenance-1.500650298?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
The closure applies to the designated maintenance work zone rather than the entirety of Khorfakkan Road.
This distinction is important for motorists: **Khorfakkan itself remains accessible**, but drivers using the affected section will need to follow local diversions.
## **When does the closure start?**
The temporary closure runs for six days:
**Start:** Monday, August 24, 2026
**End:** Saturday, August 29, 2026
Motorists regularly travelling through Al Bardi 4 should therefore expect changes throughout the working week and into Saturday. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-closes-khorfakkan-road-for-six-days-for-maintenance-1.500650298?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Why is the road being closed?**
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority is carrying out **road maintenance and improvement works**.
According to the authority, the project is intended to improve traffic movement and enhance road safety.
Temporary closures allow maintenance teams to work within a controlled area while keeping motorists away from active construction zones. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-closes-khorfakkan-road-for-six-days-for-maintenance-1.500650298?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **What are the alternative routes?**
Motorists will be redirected through the **internal road network surrounding Al Bardi 4**.
The official diversion plan identifies the closed work zone and provides alternative routes allowing drivers to continue towards surrounding neighbourhoods without entering the maintenance area.
Access to destinations within Al Bardi 4 will remain possible through surrounding internal roads, although the exact route will depend on where the motorist is travelling. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-closes-khorfakkan-road-for-six-days-for-maintenance-1.500650298?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Will there be additional traffic?**
Temporary congestion is possible, particularly during busier periods.
Vehicles that normally use Ali bin Abi Talib Street will be moved onto surrounding roads, potentially increasing traffic on those routes.
Drivers travelling through the area should consider leaving slightly earlier and checking navigation apps for current traffic conditions before beginning their journey.
## **What should motorists do?**
Drivers should follow the temporary directional signs and use only the officially designated alternative routes.
Motorists should also avoid entering lanes or areas reserved for maintenance workers.
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has urged road users to comply with the diversions to protect both motorists and workers while maintaining smooth traffic movement during the closure. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-closes-khorfakkan-road-for-six-days-for-maintenance-1.500650298?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Don’t confuse this with another six-day Sharjah closure**
There is another temporary road closure taking place in Sharjah at almost the same time.
A section of the dual carriageway alongside **Al Hazana** is partially closed from **August 23 to August 28**, affecting traffic travelling from Saeed bin Obaid Al Jarwan Square towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bu Alian Square. ([Khaleej Times](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/sharjah-partial-road-closure-al-hazanah-august-23-to-august-28-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
That is a **separate project** from the six-day closure on Ali bin Abi Talib Street in Khorfakkan.
Drivers should check which closure affects their journey before choosing an alternative route.
## **Quick guide for Khorfakkan motorists**
**Road:** Ali bin Abi Talib Street, Khorfakkan
**Affected direction:** Hayawa Square towards Al Majlis Al Adabi Square
**Area:** Al Bardi 4
**Closure begins:** August 24, 2026
**Closure ends:** August 29, 2026
**Duration:** Six days
**Reason:** Road maintenance and improvement works
**Alternative:** Internal roads surrounding Al Bardi 4 ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-closes-khorfakkan-road-for-six-days-for-maintenance-1.500650298?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Why this matters**
The six-day closure is temporary, but it could affect residents and commuters who regularly use Ali bin Abi Talib Street.
Knowing the exact affected section is important because reports referring broadly to a “Khorfakkan road closure” could make it sound as though a major route into Khorfakkan is completely inaccessible.
Instead, the closure is focused on a specific section of Ali bin Abi Talib Street, with alternative internal routes remaining available.
Motorists travelling through Al Bardi 4 between **August 24 and 29** should allow extra time, follow temporary signs and use the approved diversions until the maintenance work is completed.
## **Source Credits**
Information source and resource owners: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority and Gulf News.
Image sources are combined from official authority materials and credited news-media resources.
## **Image Credits**
Image credit/resource owners: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority / Gulf News.
The key wording here is **“a road in Khorfakkan” rather than “Khorfakkan Road”**. The confirmed closure is specifically **Ali bin Abi Talib Street from Hayawa Square towards Al Majlis Al Adabi Square**, from August 24–29.
### **Image preview / source**
The traffic-diversion graphic published with the announcement is supplied by the **Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority** and shows the closed section and alternative routes around Al Bardi 4.
View the article and official diversion image
**Image credit:** Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority / Gulf News.