During the United Arab Emirates bicycle tour, traffic will be momentarily halted on several highways in Dubai.
In preparation for the fourth stage of the UAE Tour cycling competition, which will take place on Thursday, the Roads and Transport Authority said on Wednesday that certain roads in Dubai will be temporarily closed to driving traffic.
suspension of traffic on some roads in UAE
While the competitors are passing through certain crossroads, the RTA has said that the suspension will take place between the hours of 12.30 and 4 o'clock for a period of ten to fifteen minutes. According to RTA, after the final competitor has passed, the flow of traffic will return to its usual state.
An agreement with the Dubai Police Department will be reached in order to facilitate the suspension.
Drivers are strongly encouraged to consult the route map for specific information, as stated by the authorities.
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In addition, the Dubai Police Department distributed the route map and communicated to motorists the need of being familiar with the road closures. The administration strongly recommended that motorists start their travel early in order to avoid any potential problems that may arise throughout the entire route.
Immediately following the conclusion of the UAE Tour Women, which took place the previous week, the men's Tour started on February 19 and will continue until February 25. The only race on the UCI World Tour that takes place in the Middle East is this one.
The competition spans a total distance of 980 kilometers and is divided into seven stages. There are four sprint stages, two mountain stages, and a high-speed individual time trial that is 12.1 kilometers in length.
During Stage 4, often known as the "Dubai Stage," cyclists will travel a distance of 171 kilometers, commencing at the Dubai Police Officer's Club and concluding at Dubai Harbour.
Before making their way to Deira, riders will travel past Downtown Dubai and the world-famous Burj Khalifa. After that, they will travel across the desert, as well as the Al Qudra Cycle Track and the Jumeirah Islands. Following their passage over Palm Jumeirah, the cyclists will continue their race in order to reach the finish line at Dubai Harbour.