The Giza Governorate recently announced the complete closure of the July 26 axis, a decision that will have an impact on road traffic. Specifically, the section between the Western Ring Road and the new Ahmed Arabi axis, in the direction from the October 6 city to Lebanon Square, will be affected by this measure.
According to the authorities, this closure is essential to allow the National Tunnels Authority to take possession of the first phase of the monorail station (Station 11), as part of the Nile Valley Monorail project between the engineers and the October 6 city, within the Giza Governorate.
This phase of work will last 7 months and will take place 24 hours a day, starting this Friday at midnight. Once the work is completed, the site will be handed over to the company responsible for building the monorail stations.
To manage this closure and the resulting traffic disruptions, the Giza Governorate, in collaboration with the Giza Traffic Department, has implemented road diversions to ensure the safety of motorists and the smooth flow of traffic.
This decision may seem burdensome to road users, but it is essential to recognize the importance of infrastructure projects that aim to improve public transportation and modernize the region’s infrastructure. The construction of the Nile Monorail is expected to provide new, efficient and sustainable travel options for the residents of Giza and contribute to the economic and social development of the region.
It is therefore crucial that local authorities and stakeholders ensure that these works are communicated effectively, minimize inconvenience to citizens, and ensure that infrastructure projects are completed on time and to the required quality.
In short, this closure of the July 26 axis in Giza illustrates the commitment of local authorities to improving public transport and developing the region, even if it may temporarily disrupt the daily lives of residents.