Maintenance work is scheduled to be launched on the expansion joints of the White Bridge, a vital structure located on the highway connecting Oued Ouchayeh (واد أوشايح) and Baraki (براقي). This essential maintenance activity is anticipated to cause disruptions for motorists traversing this busy route. The work aims to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the bridge, which is recognized as a critical component of the regional road network, facilitating movement between key urban areas. The overall maintenance project on the White Bridge will be executed in two distinct phases to manage the impact on traffic. Phase two of the project will specifically target the direction leading from Algiers Capital (الجزائر العاصمة) to Baraki, and this particular stage is expected to last for an additional day.
Work Details and Schedule
During the maintenance period, the road will be partially narrowed to accommodate the necessary repairs. One lane will remain open for traffic in each direction, effectively reducing the route to two lanes in each direction. These measures are scheduled to be in effect for 24 hours a day, covering the entire duration allocated for the work. This operational approach aims to manage traffic flow as efficiently as possible while allowing the essential repairs to proceed on the White Bridge's expansion joints. The commencement of the work is set for Sunday, August 16.
The maintenance work will be carried out in two phases to address different sections of the bridge. Phase one is scheduled to last 15 days and will focus on the direction from Baraki towards Algiers Center. Following this, phase two will then address the direction leading from Algiers Capital to Baraki, as previously mentioned, for an additional day. These phased operations are designed to minimize prolonged closures and distribute the impact on commuters over the scheduled period.
Alternative Routes and Advisories
The maintenance work is scheduled to commence on Sunday, August 16. Drivers are strongly advised to avoid this affected route during the work period and utilize alternative roads to minimize disruptions and potential delays. Recommended alternative routes include the Southern Road, the Baraki-Blida Airport link, and National Road No. 01 Algiers-Blida. The National Gendarmerie previously informed the relevant authorities about the bridge joint issue, prompting the necessary measures for repair and ensuring public safety.
Broader Context and Safety
The 'Tareeqi' page, a public information platform, specifically warned of the deterioration of the bridge joints on the A1 North-South highway, which connects Algiers and Blida. This alert shows the broader concern for infrastructure maintenance in the region. Members of the National Gendarmerie's road security unit in Bir Mourad Rais have issued directives to drivers, advising them to reduce their speed and maintain a safe distance while traversing the affected areas, particularly near bridge structures undergoing or requiring repair.
Related Road Alerts
In the southern region of Timimoun, motorists are advised to exercise increased vigilance on National Road No. 118. This particular road connects El Bounoud municipality to the area known as Qarn Al-Qas'a. The advisory comes due to the accumulation of sand on the road surface, necessitating caution from drivers to prevent accidents. Members of the El Bounoud National Gendarmerie's regional unit responded promptly to the location where the sand was present. The unit's personnel were dispatched to alert road users to the hazardous conditions and ensure their safety, noting the ongoing efforts to maintain safe driving conditions across the national road network. This advisory shows the need for careful driving practices in the affected region, especially in areas prone to environmental hazards like sand accumulation.