The Orouba Tunnel in Nasr City has been closed by the General Directorate of Cairo Traffic in order to complete construction works for monorail stations. The following points summarize the work being carried out:
1. The tunnel closure will last for two weeks.
2. The monorail works will involve lifting metal beams.
3. The closure will be from Abbas Street to Al-Nasr axis.
4. Closure will only be during the night, from 12:05 AM to 6:00 AM.
5. Transfers will be made in front of those coming from the Al-Urouba axis who continue the Al-Urouba axis to the right of Al-Tayaran Street towards Al-Nasr axis.
6. Car movement coming from the street behind the stadium will be diverted by taking a left from Al-Bahari Stadium Street, then turning to Al-Orouba Axis, then turning to Al-Tayaran Street, towards Al-Nasr Axis.
7. The exit of Al-Urouba Tunnel heading to Youssef Abbas Street will be closed and vehicular traffic diverted to Al-Urouba axis.
8. Traffic services will be designated to face expected density.
9. Coordination will be made with implementing companies to develop technical assistance.
10. Equipment indicating the presence of works in the region will be set up to ensure the security and safety of citizens to prevent accidents.
Abdul Rahman Syed wrote
Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:30 AM
1- Closing the Orouba tunnel will take two weeks.
2- Monorail works for lifting metal beams.
3- Closing completely from Abbas Street to Al-Nasr axis.
4- The closure will be at night only, from 12:05 am until 6:00 am on the same day.
5- Make transfers in front of those coming from the Al-Urouba axis, continuing the Al-Urouba axis, to the right of Al-Tayaran Street towards Al-Nasr axis.
6- Diverting the movement of cars coming from the street behind the stadium, taking a left from Al-Bahari Stadium Street, then turning to Al-Orouba Axis, then turning to Al-Tayaran Street, towards Al-Nasr Axis.
7- The exit of Al-Urouba Tunnel heading to Youssef Abbas Street will be closed, and vehicular traffic will be diverted to Al-Urouba axis.
8- Designate the necessary traffic services to face any expected traffic densities and manage traffic.
9- Coordinating with the implementing companies to develop technical assistance.
10- Setting up equipment indicating the presence of works in the region to ensure the security and safety of citizens to prevent accidents.
In conclusion, the closure of Orouba Tunnel in Nasr City for the completion of monorail station construction works is a necessary step to improve the transportation infrastructure in Cairo. The project’s timelines and details have been explained, and it is important that citizens follow the designated routes and traffic management services to ensure their safety and prevent accidents. The collaboration between implementing companies and coordination with relevant authorities shows a commitment to providing quality transportation solutions for the people of Cairo. We look forward to the completion of this project and the benefits it will bring to the city.