15 Oct 2019 | 07:32 AM UTC
Lebanon: Road maintenance works scheduled near Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) October 15-24
Road authorities schedule maintenance works near Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) between October 15-24; associated traffic disruptions expected
Event
Security officials have announced that maintenance works are due to take place in the tunnel leading to Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport (BEY) from Tuesday, October 15, through Friday, October 18, and from Tuesday, October 22, through Thursday, October 24. Between October 15-18, road authorities will close the western route from Beirut to Khaldah between 20:00 to 04:00 (local time). On October 22-24, the eastern route from Khaldah to Beirut will be closed between 20:00 to 04:00.
Transport disruptions, including increased traffic and longer travel times, are expected during the maintenance works.
Advice
Individuals traveling via BEY are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate traffic congestion, plan additional travel time, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.