Police announce ban on trucks, buses to ease traffic flow during UAE National Day celebrations

Trucks, heavy vehicles, and buses transporting workers will be banned from entering Abu Dhabi Island during the celebrations of the 51st Union Day and Commemoration Day, as announced by Abu Dhabi Police. The movement ban applies to all entrances, including Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Mussafah Bridge and Al Maqtaa Bridge.

The traffic ban will start at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 30, and last until 1am, on Sunday, December 4, as stated by Brigadier Mohammad Dhahi Al Hamiri, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate. Vehicles of public cleaning and logistics support are excluded from the traffic restriction, he explained.

He added a comprehensive traffic plan will be implemented to include deployment of traffic patrols on all roads and extensive monitoring through smart systems to ensure traffic flow.