Sharjah Traffic Update: Route changed for the work of Etihad Rail Station, diversion will be applicable from 4th July to 23rd August

There is an important news for the residents of Sharjah and those traveling from there. Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced traffic diversion in the city. This decision has been taken to complete the work of the access road being built near the future Etihad Rail Station.

According to SRTA, this traffic diversion has started from Saturday, July 4, 2026 and will continue till Sunday, August 23, 2026. This change has been made on the roads between University City and Ard Al Maahid, so that the work of the Etihad Rail Station Access Road project can be completed without any interruption.

Important instructions for drivers

Officials have appealed to road users to plan their journey in advance to avoid any kind of delay. Some important things have been mentioned for the road users:

• Strictly follow the traffic signs.
• Use alternative routes where possible.
• Take full care while driving.

This entire step has been taken to improve the connectivity of the city and increase the road capacity. This will make traffic movement in the area even easier after the completion of the Etihad Rail Project. Officials have made it clear that it is very important to follow these rules for the safety of motorists and construction workers.