Coronavirus: Motorists can use Sheikh Zayed Road to travel between emirates, say Dubai Police

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Dubai - Residents are advised to stay at home and go out only if absolutely necessary.

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Published: Thu 9 Apr 2020, 1:27 PM

Last updated: Thu 9 Apr 2020, 3:43 PM

Motorists driving between emirates can now also use the Sheikh Zayed Road, raising the total number of roads that motorists can use to drive between emirates to five, the Dubai Police said.

According to Arabic newspaper Al Bayan, Major General Abdullah Al Ghaithi, Director of the General Department of Organisation Protective Security and Emergency at the Dubai Police, said that police is now allowing people coming from the emirate of Abu Dhabi towards the other emirates, as well as those heading towards Abu Dhabi to use Sheikh Zayed Road.

Emirates Road (Dubai Bypass Road), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Dubai-Hatta Road or Dubai-Ain road are among the other roads motorists can use.

Additionally, he explained that radars across Dubai use artificial intelligence to detect violators, along with the patrol vehicles on the roads. He called on the public to stay home and never go out unless it is necessary.


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