Heavy Vehicles Restricted From King Hamad Highway During Peak Hours Starting September

New Peak-Hour Ban for Trucks on King Hamad Highway

As part of ongoing efforts to ease congestion and improve road safety, the General Directorate of Traffic has announced that, starting September 1, heavy vehicles weighing over three tonnes will be restricted from using King Hamad Highway during peak hours. The new rule applies from 6:30 to 8:00 AM and 2:00 to 3:00 PM, and brings King Hamad Highway in line with other major roads that already enforce similar restrictions. Emergency vehicles and a…

Heavy vehicles restricted from King Hamad Highway during peak hours starting September

Manama :   As part of efforts to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety on key highways, the General Directorate of Traffic announced that, starting September 1,  King Hamad Highway will be added to the list of roads where heavy vehicles (weighing over 3 tonnes) are prohibited during peak hours, from 6:30 to 8:00 A.M. and from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. The restriction excludes emergency vehicles and pre-authorised public service vehicles. The Gene…