Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced temporary road closure. The authority informed that traffic will be temporarily suspended on some roads in Dubai for the fourth stage of the UAE Tour cycling race on Thursday.
RTA said that the suspension will take place from 12.30pm to 4pm for 10 to 15 minutes at specific intersections when the competitors pass through. Once the last competitor passes, normal traffic flow will resume. The suspension will take place in coordination with the Dubai Police.
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Dubai Police also posted the route map and advised motorists to familiarise themselves with the road closures. The authority urged drivers to begin their journey early so as to not encounter any inconvenience along the way.
Following the successful running of the UAE Tour Women last week, the men’s Tour began on February 19 and will run until 25. It is the one and only UCI WorldTour race in the Middle East.
Here is the route of the #UAETour 2024, held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Please set out early to reach your destinations smoothly, as traffic will be temporarily suspended for 10-15 minutes at specific street intersections while runners are passing,… pic.twitter.com/t3gekCxSpr
— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 21, 2024
The race, consisting of 980km across seven stages, features four sprint stages, two mountain stages and a 12.1 km long, high-speed individual time trial.
Stage 4, title the ‘Dubai Stage,’ will see riders traverse a distance of 171km, beginning from Dubai Police Officer’s Club and finishing at Dubai Harbour.
Stage 4 of the #UAETour is set to commence tomorrow, Thursday, February 22nd, from the Dubai Police Officers' Club. The route will take riders through Dubai's captivating tourist spots and historical landmarks, concluding at Dubai Harbour. To avoid any inconvenience, it is… pic.twitter.com/8bD8E8DMHl
— Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) February 21, 2024
Riders will pass through Downtown Dubai and the iconic Burj Khalifa before heading towards Deira. They will then take in the desert and Al Qudra Cycle Track and Jumeirah Islands. After passing Palm Jumeirah, the riders will crack on for a sprint finish at the Dubai Harbour.
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