Driver alert: RTA warns of delays on these Dubai roads

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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have warned motorists of delays on two key roads in the Emirate on Friday evening.

Taking to their official Twitter handle, the authority informed that delays were expected between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm on Qarn Al Sabkha Rd. (the entrances of Bluewaters Island) and on King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street near to Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Drivers have been advised to take "alternative roads: Sheikh Zayed Rd., Al Marsa St, First Al Khail St. and Hessa St".

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