The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announces a temporary traffic closure on both directions of Corniche Street beginning from 12:00 am on Friday, August 6 until 5:00 am on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

This traffic diversion plan implemented in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) aims to facilitate the completion of some construction works of the Corniche Street development project.

This diversion planned during the summer vacation and school holidays include the closure of Corniche Street and parts of some surrounding streets around Al Bidda Park, Al Diwan Street, Al Rumaila, and Grand Hamad Street (Banks' Street).

However, pedestrians shall be allowed to use the closed roads, in addition to the use of public transportation means as an alternative to private vehicles.

There are seven stations of Doha Metro along Corniche Street including DECC, West Bay, Corniche, Al Bidda, Souq Waqif, Msheireb, and National Museum of Qatar.

Additionally, there are six public transport bus stations at various locations including stations beside Dafna Park, City Center, DECC Metro Station, Hotel Park, Doha Fishing Port, and Souq Waqif Metro.

The public transport buses will operate at intervals of every 10-15 minutes, providing transportation for nine hours on Friday from 2:00 pm – 11:59 pm and on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

The buses will operate in parallel with Metro operating hours.

Ashghal urges all commuters using Corniche Street to use alternative routes to reach their destinations, as shown in the attached map.

Ashghal apologizes for the inconveniences that the closure of Corniche Street may cause, and abides by responding to any inquiries through Ashghal Call Center on #188, operating 24/7 or through Ashghal's official social media channels.​

The development works include the completion of implementing four pedestrian tunnels, as these tunnels aim to enhance pedestrian traffic and connect the paths to the neighborhoods.

The construction works also include three plazas on the Corniche including Al Dafna Plaza, Corniche Plaza, and Al Bidda Plaza, in addition to studying some infrastructure development works in public utility service.

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Source: Ashghal