مصالح ولاية الجزائر announced on Friday a temporary closure of parts of National Road No. 5 in both directions and National Road No. 11. The closure affects the segment connecting Bab El Oued and Rue de l'Armée Nationale Populaire (شارع جيش التحرير الوطني), and will be in effect at night until Sunday morning. Authorities stated the measure is to minimize disruption to traffic while infrastructure work is carried out. The road sections will be inaccessible during nighttime hours, reopening each morning. This temporary measure is specifically designed to facilitate ongoing infrastructure work.
Specific Road Closures and Timing
The initial phase of the infrastructure work is scheduled to commence on the night of Friday, June 26, 2026, beginning at 23:55. This first phase will continue until 07:00 on Saturday, June 27. Operations for this phase will extend from Friday, June 26, 2026, at 23:55 until Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 07:00.
The subsequent phase of operations will begin on the night of Saturday, June 27, 2026, also starting at 23:55. This second period of work is slated to conclude at 05:00 on Sunday, June 28, 2026. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, work will commence from 23:55 and continue until Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 05:00. The timings indicate a structured approach to minimize daytime traffic disruption. These precise timings have been established to ensure the efficient execution of the necessary construction activities.
Detour Routes Provided
For vehicles traveling from Bab El Oued towards Rue de l'Armée Nationale Populaire (شارع جيش التحرير الوطني), a specific detour route has been established. Motorists will be directed from the Fort 23 roundabout (محور الدوران حصن 23) onto Rue du 1er Novembre (شارع أول نوفمبر). From there, the route continues to Rue Che Guevara (شارع تشي غيفارا), then proceeds to Rue Asselah Hocine (شارع عسلة حسين), before ultimately leading to Rue de l'Armée Nationale Populaire. This diversion is designed to guide traffic efficiently around the closed sections of National Road No. 5. This rerouting ensures that vehicles coming from Bab El Oued can still reach their destinations in the Rue de l'Armée Nationale Populaire area without significant delays during the closure periods.
Similarly, for drivers proceeding from Rue de l'Armée Nationale Populaire in the direction of Bab El Oued, an alternative path has been designated. Traffic will be rerouted from the Tafoura area (منطقة تافورة) onto Rue Zighout Youssef (شارع زيغوت يوسف). The detour then guides vehicles to Rue Che Guevara, followed by Rue du 1er Novembre, which subsequently leads back towards Bab El Oued. These measures aim to mitigate disruptions caused by the infrastructure work, ensuring continuous flow for affected commuters during the nighttime closures. The provision of clear detour routes is a key part of the strategy to minimize inconvenience to the public.
Context and Purpose
The temporary road closures are part of ongoing efforts to complete the technical structure for a new walkway. This infrastructure project aims to connect Rue Che Guevara with the Algiers fishing port (ميناء الصيد بالجزائر). The closure is in the context of continuing work on the technical structure for the walkway. The nighttime schedule for the closures has been implemented to minimize inconvenience to motorists during peak daytime traffic hours, facilitating the necessary construction work. This strategic scheduling ensures that the essential infrastructure development can proceed with the least possible impact on daily traffic patterns, aligning with the goal of minimizing disruption to traffic.
