Abu Dhabi bans heavy vehicles during peak hours from June 28 - GulfToday

Abu Dhabi bans heavy vehicles during peak hours from June 28

  • 27 Jun 2020
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Abu Dhabi Police announced new restrictions on movement on Saturday amid partial travel restriction still continues in the emirate.

The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police announced on Saturday that traffic is banned for heavy vehicles and trucks on roads restricted to peak times in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, starting tomorrow 28th June.

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According to a statement issued by Abu Dhabi Police, in Abu Dhabi city peak times will be from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and in Al Ain city from 6:30 am to 8:30 am and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

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