Doha: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced the implementation of a traffic diversion of  400 meters long at the Islamic Museum Intersection on Corniche Street. The traffic at the intersection will be diverted to a parallel road consisting of three lanes in both directions and the traffic signals will be cancelled. The traffic diversion will take effect on Friday (December 4, 2020). The implemented diversion is in coordination with the Traffic Department and will last for a period of 10 months. 

The  diversion is to facilitate implementation of infrastructure development and beautification works on Corniche, as part of project for development and beautification in Downtown Doha - Package Two.

During the diversion period, commuters heading towards Jabor bin Mohammed Street from Sharg Intersection (Ras Abu Abboud Bridge) and from the Museum of Islamic Art, will have to go ahead and take a U-turn from the next intersection to reach their destinations.

Ashghal also affirmed proper traffic signage at the new diversion, and requests all road users to adhere to the permitted speed limits and to follow traffic signs to ensure safety of all.

SOURCE: THEPENINSULAQATAR