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Balqa Governor Faisal Al-Masaeed announces full closure of Salt–Wadi Shu’aib–Central Jordan Valley road starting from junction with Saqit Mahes road to checkpoint at ‘Unknown Soldier’.
Closure follows mountain landslides in adjacent areas reported Saturday morning.
Al-Masaeed says closure necessary to address impacts of landslides and carry out maintenance to ensure road user safety. Work begins immediately to remove debris and secure affected areas.
He urges citizens to use alternative routes until maintenance complete:
Ira–Karamah road
Salt–Al-Ardah–Jordan Valley road
Amman–Adassiyah–Jordan Valley road
Al-Masaeed stresses need to follow guidance and designated routes, noting relevant authorities working around clock to reopen road as soon as possible.
Landslides linked to recent severe weather and heavy rainfall, requiring urgent intervention to stabilise main roads.