An SOS has been sounded over a “critically dangerous intersection” in A’ali to ensure public safety and prevent road tragedies.
Northern Governorate constituency six (A’ali and Ramli) councillor Abdulla Abdulhameed Ashoor submitted an urgent request to the Northern Municipal Council to address problems with the intersection on Road 4262 in Block 742, near the new Ramli Petrol Station.
The request was approved by the council and referred to Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak to forward to Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj for immediate review and action.
Mr Ashoor pointed out similar requests had already been submitted previously but no action had been taken.
“This intersection has become a daily hazard,” he said.
“We are not only seeing frequent traffic accidents – some of them serious – but also placing residents and drivers at unnecessary risk.
“It is unacceptable that despite prior appeals, no action has been taken.”
He added that the danger of the intersection stems from a combination of poor infrastructure and high traffic volume, exacerbated by the area’s rapid development and heavy vehicle presence.
Citing the reasons that justified an immediate intervention, he said:
- The location is extremely hazardous, with accidents occurring daily.
- The area is commercially active, with numerous shops and businesses, increasing pedestrian and vehicle flow.
- There is frequent movement of large trucks, contributing to traffic congestion and danger.
- Absence of speed-reducing measures such as speed bumps.
- Lack of clear road markings, signs and directional guidance.
- The area has a high population density, putting more residents at risk.
“This is a densely populated area with ongoing commercial and industrial movement. The lack of basic traffic infrastructure is putting lives at risk every single day,” said Mr Ashoor.
“We cannot afford to wait until a fatal incident happens for prompt action. The Works Ministry must move swiftly.”
The proposal calls for immediate road safety improvements including the installation of speed bumps, clear lane markings and directional signage, traffic-calming measures to regulate the movement of large vehicles, and a comprehensive traffic assessment of the area.
Residents and business owners in the area have reportedly voiced growing concern over the lack of intervention, especially given the frequency of near-misses and accidents involving children, elderly pedestrians and heavy transport vehicles.
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