The Greater Amman Municipality closed Al-Mahatta Bridge towards Zarqa early Friday to carry out maintenance and upgrade works. The closure is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Al-Mamlaka TV’s correspondent at the bridge site reported that the municipality had announced the closure in advance through media outlets, social media platforms and its official Facebook page, alerting residents to the maintenance work and urging them to take the closure into account.
The municipality has placed the necessary equipment and warning signs to prevent vehicles from entering the bridge while the work is underway. These measures are part of its technical and engineering efforts to maintain infrastructure, improve the efficiency of major roads and bridges, and enhance traffic safety.
The correspondent explained that the municipality carries out regular and comprehensive maintenance of major bridges and roads under a technical and engineering plan covering the periods before, during and after winter. The aim is to preserve bridge safety and extend their operational lifespan.
She noted that Al-Mahatta Bridge towards Zarqa is located in a vital area that experiences daily traffic, as it is one of the routes used by residents for their commutes. This makes the necessary maintenance and technical and engineering measures essential to ensuring its safety and continued operation.
Meanwhile, the municipality is continuing work on the fifth phase of the Al-Mahatta area development project, which includes demolishing six buildings as part of the project to expand the upper section of Army Street.
The demolition work is being carried out following agreements with the property owners and the provision of compensation in the form of donations, in coordination with the Al-Mahatta Residents Committee. The procedures also include evacuating neighbouring buildings for four days to ensure public safety.
The Greater Amman Municipality and the Traffic Department urged residents and drivers to use alternative routes, stay away from the demolition site and comply with public safety instructions until the demolition work and debris removal are completed.
