Temporary traffic diversions announced for Amman’s Istiqlal Street
01/10/2026 | 16:10:48
Amman, Oct. 1 (Petra) - The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will temporarily close sections of Istiqlal Street over the next two nights between Istiqlal Hospital and Al-Dakhiliyah Circle to dismantle pedestrian bridges.
To ensure public safety, full lane closures will be in place for two days, operating overnight from midnight until 8:00 a.m.
GAM announced the following detours during work hours: - Traffic from Al-Dakhiliyah Circle: Drivers will turn right onto Khaled Ben Al-Walid Street, left onto Al-Jalil Street, left onto Muhammad Hwaimel Al-Zaben Street, and continue toward Al-Urdon Street (Jordan Street).
- Traffic heading uphill from Raghadan Palace Bridge toward Al-Dakhiliyah Circle: Drivers will turn right at Al-Zahir Bibars Bridge toward Jordan Street and Queen Rania Street.
GAM urged drivers to follow traffic police instructions and adhere to posted warning signs to maintain safety and traffic flow.
//Petra// HA