Update: Dubai’s Garn Al Sabkha tunnel reopens to visitors

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Garn Al Sabkha tunnel in Dubai has reopened to visitors after authorities closed it briefly because of waterlogging.

Taking to their official Twitter deal with, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) the Garn Al Sabkha tunnel in the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road is now practical.

It comes after the authority introduced the closure of two predominant roads after heavy rain left some elements inundated. 

#RTA publicizes, Garn Al Sabkha Underpass in the direction of Sheikh Zayed Rd is now open, you should use it to achieve your vacation spot. Thank you on your cooperation.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 26, 2023

The RTA additionally closed the intersection of Al Asayel Street with Latifa Bint Hamdan Street in each instructions, with drivers suggested to take First Al Khail Street, Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Umm Suqeim Street, as an alternative. 

To highway customers in Dubai, we inform you with the affected roads because of the accumulation of rain water:

— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 26, 2023

The authority added work was in full-swing to clear the roads.