The second phase of the demolition work on the Meena Plaza Towers in Abu Dhabi started on Friday morning. The process which took 10 seconds to complete was implemented following the highest international safety standards.
Shops and markets in the Mina Port area (Mina Zayed) are temporarily closed until 4pm on Friday, November 27 to allow the demolition process to be completed, said authorities. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) said the abandoned unfinished tower blocks, located in Mina Zayed area was demolished to pave the way for an all-new wharf in the iconic port-side community.
The temporary closure covers the fish market, the fruits and vegetable market, the cooperative society, the carpet market, the livestock market and the slaughterhouse. According to Abu Dhabi Police and transport authorities, routes leading towards Port Zayed area will be closed on Friday from 6 am until the end of the demolition work.
The affected roads are Sheikh Zayed Tunnel in both directions, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street and Hamdan bin Mohammed Street. Motorists should also be alert for diversions on Corniche Street.
Authorities have urged motorists to use alternative routes. Residents wishing to shop at the Mina Zayed markets during the period of the temporary closure were also advised to use other markets and shopping centres in the city.
Abu Dhabi Police earlier said it had adopted safety and security measures to ensure the demolition work is carried out in a controlled manner.
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