RAK Services is considering the construction of a concrete wall on the creek

The Public Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah said that it is currently studying a proposal to establish a concrete wall on the side of Ras Al Khaimah Creek in order to avoid the risks of sea level rise and access to the highway, and to prevent the deviation of vehicles towards the Creek.

This came against the backdrop of the demands of citizens and residents of Ras Al Khaimah, to establish a concrete wall on the creek opposite the fish market, to avoid the fall of vehicles in the creek and prevent the exit of the creek water to the road during the tide times, as during the past two days caused the rise of water in the creek in the water exit to the street Opposite the fish market, which impeded the movement of vehicles.

In particular, Abdullah Salem said that the high water level of the creek leads to the exit of water to the road and confuses the movement of vehicles, explaining that the absence of a wall leads to the risk of vehicles falling into the sea due to slipping due to the arrival of water to the road.

Raed Kamal attributed the fall of vehicles in Ras Al Khaimah Creek to the lack of a concrete barrier, pointing out that the competent authorities have built a wall in many areas, including Al-Qawasim Corniche without completing it in front of the fish market, due to the presence of fishermen boats as a download area.

He explained that rising sea levels during the past two days led to the arrival of water on the road, which caused confusion for drivers at night.

He added that quick solutions must be taken to protect road users and avoid vehicles falling in Al Khor and endangering drivers, calling for a concrete barrier along the Creek. Jassim Al-Nuaimi, who supported him, stressed the importance of taking quick solutions before changing weather conditions, sea turbulence, rising water level and access to the road.

For his part, Director of the Public Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah, Eng. Ahmed Al Hammadi, said that the Department is currently considering a proposal to complete the sports walkway on the creek, and the establishment of a concrete wall with a length of 500 meters along Ras Al Khaimah Creek to the fish market, pointing out that the project aims to avoid risks Sea level rise and vehicle deviation towards the creek.