Sharjah Traffic Alert: Road Near Al Hazana to Partially Close for Six Days
By Thasmiya
Motorists travelling through Sharjah’s Al Hazana area should prepare for temporary diversions as a section of a key dual carriageway will be partially closed for **six days from Sunday, August 23, 2026**.
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has announced the temporary closure as part of ongoing **road maintenance and infrastructure development works**.
The restriction will remain in place until **Friday, August 28, 2026**, with motorists advised to use approved alternative routes and allow extra time for their journeys.
## **Where is the Sharjah road closure?**
The partial closure will affect the road near **Al Hazana in Sharjah**.
More specifically, the affected direction runs **from Saeed bin Obaid Al Jarwan Square towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bu Alian Square**.
Traffic in the area will be redirected using approved alternative routes during the works.
The authority has published a traffic map showing the affected section and diversion arrangements to help motorists navigate around the closure.
## **When does the closure start?**
The temporary traffic arrangement begins on:
**Sunday, August 23, 2026**
It is scheduled to remain in place until:
**Friday, August 28, 2026**
That means motorists using the route should expect changes for six days.
## **Why is the road being partially closed?**
According to the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, the closure is required for **road maintenance and infrastructure development**.
The works form part of efforts to improve traffic movement and increase the efficiency of Sharjah’s road network.
Rather than completely closing the surrounding road network, authorities are implementing a partial closure and providing alternative routes for motorists.
## **Which motorists could be affected?**
The closure is particularly important for residents and motorists travelling around **Al Hazana and surrounding residential areas**.
Drivers who regularly use the route between Saeed bin Obaid Al Jarwan Square and Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bu Alian Square should expect changes to their normal journey.
The impact may be more noticeable during morning and evening peak periods when traffic volumes are higher.
Motorists travelling through the area for work, school or daily errands should check their navigation app before leaving.
## **Alternative routes will be available**
Sharjah authorities have advised motorists to follow the approved diversions shown on the official traffic map.
Drivers should pay close attention to temporary road signs and lane changes around the construction area rather than relying entirely on their usual route.
Because traffic conditions can change throughout the works, motorists may also want to check live navigation before beginning their journey.
## **Drivers should allow extra travel time**
Even a partial road closure can create additional congestion on surrounding streets as vehicles move onto alternative routes.
Motorists travelling around Al Hazana between August 23 and August 28 should therefore leave slightly earlier, particularly during peak periods.
Drivers are also being asked to observe road-safety instructions and avoid sudden lane changes when approaching temporary diversions.
## **What motorists should remember**
The affected road is near **Al Hazana, Sharjah**.
The closure begins **Sunday, August 23** and continues through **Friday, August 28, 2026**.
It affects the direction **from Saeed bin Obaid Al Jarwan Square towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bu Alian Square**.
The reason for the closure is **road maintenance and infrastructure development**.
Alternative routes will remain available.
Drivers should follow temporary traffic signs, use the approved diversions and allow additional journey time.
## **Why this matters**
Al Hazana and its surrounding neighbourhoods form part of a busy residential area of Sharjah, meaning even temporary road works can affect everyday journeys.
The six-day closure is relatively short, but drivers who are unaware of the diversion could encounter unexpected delays.
Checking the route before leaving and following Sharjah RTA’s temporary traffic arrangements should make it easier to avoid the busiest sections while the work is completed.
Once finished, the infrastructure works are intended to contribute to smoother traffic movement and a more efficient road network across the area.
## **Source Credits**
Information source and resource owners: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority and Gulf News.
Image sources are combined from official/publicly available resources belonging to Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority and Gulf News.
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### **Image Preview**
**Traffic diversion map — Al Hazana, Sharjah** Image credit/resource owner: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority / Gulf News. The map shows the affected section and diversion around the road works.
View the source and full-size traffic map on Gulf News
The report was updated on **August 21, 2026**, and confirms the August 23–28 closure dates, affected direction, maintenance works and advice to use alternative routes.