Ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s grand opening on November 1, the Ministry of Interior announced temporary road closures and diversions across Cairo and Giza to ensure smooth traffic flow during the event. Key routes including the Nile Street, Ring Road, Corniche Axis, and 26th of July Corridor will see redirections toward alternative roads like Tahya Misr Axis and Dahshour Link. Traffic officers will be stationed across all affected areas to guide drivers and maintain safety throughout the celebration.
| Road / Area | Closed Section | Diversion Route |
|---|---|---|
| Street of the Nile (Giza) | From Midan Kobri El-Gamaa to under 15 May Bridge | Use El-Batal Ahmed Abdel Aziz Street |
| Ring Road | From the area above El-Salam | Take the surface road of El-Salam Tunnel towards Gesr El-Suez |
| Nile Corniche Axis | From 15 May Bridge to Midan Athar El-Nabi | Use Tahya Misr Axis |
| Central Axis (6th of October City) | From Juhayna Square to Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road | Take Dahshour Link Road leading to El-Wahat Road |
| Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road | From Sphinx Airport to the Grand Egyptian Museum | Use the service road towards Dahshour Link, or go up to Tahya Misr Axis |
| 26th of July Corridor | From Midan Lebanon to Orabi Axis | Take the Ring Road ramp heading to the western arc |
