Addis Ababa City Roads Authority

October 07, 2026 - In news 0

NOTICE: 18 Mazoriya Ring Road Temporary Closure

Addis Ababa City Roads Authority announces that construction is currently underway on the road leading from Merkato through Mesalemia to the 18 Mazoriya intersection.

Because this road construction project involves building upper and lower traffic overpasses/underpasses around the 18 Mazoriya area, the 18 Mazoriya Ring Road will be temporarily closed to traffic starting Saturday, Meskerem 30, 2019 E.C. to speed up construction.

Accordingly:

1. Heavy Vehicles Traveling from Ayer Tena, 3 Mazoriya, or Tor Hailoch toward Wingate, Shegole, and Addisu Gebeya:

Option 1: Tor Hailoch $\rightarrow$ Coca / Ledeta Roundabouts $\rightarrow$ Amanuel / Abinet $\rightarrow$ Atana Tera $\rightarrow$ Wingate / Shegole / Addisu Gebeya.
Option 2: From Tor Hailoch, turn right at the traffic lights near the Netherlands (Holland) Embassy, head past Aba Jifar Mosque / Gedam Iyesus Church toward Amanuel Church $\rightarrow$ Mesalemia $\rightarrow$ Atana Tera $\rightarrow$ Wingate / Shegole / Addisu Gebeya.

2. Heavy Vehicle Drivers Traveling from Addisu Gebeya / Shegole toward 18 Mazoriya and Tor Hailoch:

Upon reaching the EBC New Station area, exit the Ring Road and head toward Wingate Roundabout. From Wingate Roundabout, proceed onto Medhanialem Road, or turn right at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, go behind General Wingate School toward Taiwan Market, and then proceed to Mesalemia.

Please note: Heavy vehicles traveling from Addisu Gebeya or Shegole toward 18 Mazoriya or Tor Hailoch are not permitted to use the upper overpass bridge at Wingate Roundabout.

3. Light and Medium Vehicle Drivers:

Traveling from Ayer Tena, 3 Mazoriya, or Tor Hailoch toward Wingate, Shegole, and Addisu Gebeya:

Turn right on the asphalt road near the traffic lights around Holland Embassy (slightly past Tor Hailoch) or near the pedestrian bridge past Aba Jifar Mosque, take the asphalt road behind Amanuel Church $\rightarrow$ Mesalemia $\rightarrow$ Atana Tera $\rightarrow$ Wingate / Shegole / Addisu Gebeya.
Additionally, drivers of smaller vehicles can use internal detour routes in the area, following traffic signs and coordinators' directions to reach Wingate and Atana Tera.

Traveling from Addisu Gebeya / Shegole toward 18 Mazoriya and Tor Hailoch:

You may use the upper overpass bridge at Wingate Roundabout to proceed toward Atana Tera.
However, upon reaching the Atana Tera traffic lights or Efoyita Shopping Center, vehicles traveling on the outer lane of the Ring Road (commonly called the "50" lane) from Wingate/Shegole/Addisu Gebeya should turn right before the pedestrian bridge, take Mulu Road toward Millennium Secondary School, cross the Lkwanda–18 road, enter the 18 Mebrat Hayl access ring road, and proceed to Tor Hailoch.
Vehicles traveling on the inner lane of the Ring Road (commonly called the "80" lane) should turn right at the Atana Tera traffic light toward Kolfe Park, proceed along Mulu Road onto Lkwanda–18 road, enter the 18 Mebrat Hayl access ring road, and proceed to Tor Hailoch.

4. Route Options for Traffic To and From Lkwanda and Ashewa Meda:

4.1 Heavy Vehicles Traveling from Ashewa Meda / Burayu via 18 Mazoriya toward Wingate:

To reduce congestion, heavy vehicles traveling from this direction are advised to use alternative routes in advance:

Reroute from Ashewa Meda / Burayu toward Anfo Roundabout via Alem Bank or via Qeraniyo Roundabout toward Tor Hailoch.

4.2 Light and Medium Vehicles Traveling from the Lkwanda Area toward Tor Hailoch or Wingate:

These drivers are advised to use left- or right-turn detours available before reaching the 18 Mazoriya Ring Road.

4.3 Light and Medium Vehicles Traveling from Wingate / Atana Tera or Tor Hailoch toward Lkwanda:

Route 1 (From Wingate / Atana Tera to Lkwanda): Turn right at the Atana Tera traffic lights toward Kolfe Park, then take Mulu Road to Lkwanda–18 road to reach Lkwanda.
Route 2 (From Tor Hailoch to Lkwanda): Turn left near the pedestrian bridge past Aba Jifar Mosque, loop through the 18 Mebrat Hayl access ring road onto Lkwanda–18 road to reach Lkwanda.
Light vehicles may also use local neighborhood shortcuts in the area to reach their destinations.

NOTICE / NOTES

No Parking: Short-term or permanent parking on any of the designated alternative detour routes that may disrupt traffic flow is strictly prohibited.
Drivers are requested to familiarize themselves with these alternative routes prior to traveling and strictly follow traffic signs, traffic police, and traffic coordinators.
Public transport operators and users are expected to cooperate with relevant authorities to ensure smooth traffic flow along the designated detours.
Since the road closure and traffic detours are temporary, drivers and road users are urged to stay attentive to further instructions and updates.

While full cooperation from all road users is vital to completing this construction quickly for public benefit, the Authority calls upon Traffic Police, Road Transport, and Security agencies to continue providing necessary support and cooperation.

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