Traffic announces partial closure of Al-Zaytoun Tunnel until Sunday morning and sets the date for its reopening.

The General Traffic Directorate announced today, Friday, the partial closure of the Olive Tunnel to vehicle traffic, to begin patching and rehabilitating the road in coordination with the Projects Department of the Baghdad Municipality.
The directorate mentioned in a statement followed by the Video News Agency that the rehabilitation work will require a partial road closure lasting until 5:00 AM on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The directorate urged vehicle drivers to adhere to the traffic diversions and designated alternative routes, and to follow the instructions of traffic personnel and the guidance present at the work site to avoid traffic congestion and ensure the safety of citizens and workers.
It confirmed that this work is part of efforts to improve road conditions and enhance traffic safety and the smooth flow of traffic.