21 Nov 2018 | 04:59 AM UTC
Lebanon: Independence Day road closures in Beirut November 22 /update 1
Authorities announce Independence Day road closures in Beirut for November 22; anticipate widespread traffic disruptions
Event
Beirut will host Independence Day celebrations, including a military parade down Charles Helou avenue, on Thursday, November 22. Authorities have announced Independence Day road closures in the capital city beginning at 05:00 (local time) on Wednesday, November 21. These closures include:
- Iben Sina street to Fakhreddine road
- On General Foaad Chebab road between the Borj al-Ghazal and the tunnel entrance off Fakhreddine road
- The Salim Salam overpass to the tunnel entrance off Fakhreddine road
- Charles Helou avenue
- Rafic El Hariri road to the tunnel entrance off Fakhreddine road
Additionally, on-street parking will be restricted on most roads in the city-center beginning on Wednesday at 21:00 through November 22.
Advice
Individuals in Lebanon are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, allow for extra time to reach their destinations, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
