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Key road in busy Dubai neighbourhood closes for 9 months

Those living in the area need to know about the major roadworks

Attention, people living in the Green Community in Dubai Investments Park. You now need to recalculate your driving time as major roadworks are taking place.

For nine months, you will need to think ahead before travelling as there’s a traffic diversion on Yalayis Street D57 due to construction on the Yalayis Street Roundabout intersection.

The construction work is for Etihad Rail, a 1,200km railway project that will extend across the UAE, from the border of Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Etihad Rail video: Freight trains
Etihad Rail (Credit: Supplied)

Not only is the Yalayis Street Roundabout intersection closed, but also the streets leading to it from Dubai Investments and the entrance to Dubai Investments from Yalayis Street through the same intersection.

The only exceptions are light vehicles such as pickup trucks, vans and three-wheelers and school buses.

Wondering how to get around? Two U-turns will be added on Yalayis Street D57 towards Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road.

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The Etihad Rail passenger train is being designed by Spain’s CAF, which will manufacture, supply and provide maintenance on the trains as per European standards. There will be a variety of seating segments to choose from including first class, business class and economy.

Once open for travel, the number of passengers on the Etihad Rail is expected to reach 36.5 million annually. 

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