Dubai authorities have announced temporary road closures on January 18 due to the Al Salam Cycling Championship, which is being held as part of the 10th edition of this major cycling event. The closures are being put in place to ensure the safety of participants and to allow the race to run smoothly.
Several important roads across the city will be affected during the event. These include Jumeira Street, Al Wasl Road, Al Meydan Road, Al Mina Street, Al Arouba Street, Al Hadiqa Road, Expo Road, Al Qudra Road, Al Manam Street, Lehbab Road, and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. Drivers using these routes may experience delays or diversions while the race is ongoing.
The cycling race is scheduled to begin at 12:45 pm, starting from the Ruler’s Court in the Al Fahidi area. From there, cyclists will travel across multiple parts of the city before finishing at Al Marmoom. The entire event is expected to last around four hours, during which traffic movement on the listed roads will be restricted or temporarily stopped.
Motorists are strongly advised to plan their journeys in advance, use alternative routes where possible, and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Drivers should also stay alert and follow official traffic updates, road signs, and instructions from traffic authorities during the event.
This information is shared for general awareness based on available reports. The image mentioned is used for reference purposes only. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, residents and visitors are encouraged to check official announcements from Dubai authorities.
